BMW 7 Series: Oil Sump
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER OIL SUMP SECTION (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove underbody protection at front and rear.
- Release oil drain plug and drain engine oil. See SERVICE - ENGINE OIL.
Unlock plug connection (1) on oil level sensor and disconnect.
Release screws (2) along line.
Tightening torque 11 13 3AZ.
Remove lower oil sump section (3).
Installation note: Clean sealing surfaces.
Replace gasket.
Replace screws.
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Fig. 80: Identifying Plug Connection On Oil Level Sensor And Lower Oil Sump
Section
When replacing lower oil sump section: Convert oil level sensor.
Replace sealing ring.
NOTE:
Procedure with four-wheel drive
Unlock plug connection (1) on oil level sensor and disconnect.
Release screws (2) along line.
Tightening torque 11 13 3AZ.
Remove lower oil sump section (3).
Installation note: Clean sealing surfaces.
Replace gasket.
Replace screws.
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Fig. 81: Identifying Plug Connection On Oil Level Sensor And Lower Oil Sump
Section
When replacing lower oil sump section: Convert oil level sensor.
Replace sealing ring.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING UPPER OIL SUMP SECTION (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
- Drain ENGINE OIL.
- Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION.
- Lower FRONT AXLE.
- Remove LOWER OIL SUMP SECTION.
- Unclip wiring harness on oil sump.
Remove oil filter cover with oil filter (1) with special tool 11 9 240.
Tightening torque: 11 42 1AZ.
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Fig. 82: Removing Oil Filter Cover With Special Tool 11 9 240
Release bolt (1). Remove oil pipes (2) from oil filter housing.
Release holders of supply/return lines on oil sump.
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Fig. 83: Identifying Oil Pipes Screw
Unfasten screws (2).
Tightening torque: 11 41 1AZ.
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Fig. 84: Identifying Intake Pipe And Screws
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Fig. 85: Identifying Transmission End Screws And Upper Oil Sump Section
Release screws in area of line (1).
Tightening torque 11 13 2AZ.
Release screws (2) on transmission end 24 00 1AZ.
Remove upper oil sump section (3).
Installation note: Free sealing surfaces of seal debris and clean.
Replace gasket.
Modify oil pressure switch if replacing oil sump.
Assemble engine.
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Housing Cover
REMOVING AND INSTALLING LOWER TIMING CASE COVER (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Remove ENGINE
Remove both cylinder head covers
Remove LOWER OIL SUMP SECTION
Remove UPPER OIL SUMP SECTION
Remove
Replacing All Crankshaft Main Bearing Shells (N63) Without Hybrid Drive
Notes
IMPORTANT: Risk of injury from sharp edge of housing.
IMPORTANT: If a crankcase or a crankshaft is replaced, old and new
identifications can be
used.
A mixed installation is permissible.
Exampl
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Removing And Installing/Renewing USB Interface Connecting Socket
Necessary preliminary work:
Remove SWITCH FOR FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION
NOTE: Open glove box
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unlock retaining clips (2) on left/right.
Press out USB interface connecting socket (3) in direction of arrow.
Installation note:
Retaining clips (2) must not
System Functions
The Principle
The HUD can be compared to a projection device. A light source is required to
project the HUD information.
The two LED arrays (red and green) serve as the light source. The image content
is created by the TFT
projection display. The TFT projection display can be compared to a filter
