BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing Complete Independent Heater
WARNING: Risk of scalding! Only perform the following repair work on an engine that has cooled down.
Follow Notes for Repair Work on Cooling System.
NOTE: Clamp off coolant hoses on independent heater.
Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel line is detached. Have a suitable collecting vessel ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION)
- Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Release screws (1).
Remove lower left cover (2).
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Fig. 114: Identifying Lower Left Cover Screws
Release spring clamps (1) and detach coolant hoses.
Installation note: Top Up Coolant and Bleed Cooling System: See DRAINING AND ADDING COOLANT.
Unlock and detach fuel line (2).
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Fig. 115: Identifying Fuel Line And Spring Clamps
Release plug connections (1) and disconnect.
Unfasten screws (2).
Lower independent heater (3).
Installation note: Make independent heater (3) is correctly seated.
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Fig. 116: Disconnecting Plug Connections And Screws
Release spring strap (1) and detach coolant hose (3).
Remove independent heater (3).
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Fig. 117: Identifying Independent Heater, Spring Strap And Coolant Hose
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Removing And Installing Or Replacing Fuel Pump
Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting vessel
ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Undo screw (1
Removing And Installing/Replacing Exhaust Pipe
Necessary preliminary work
Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
NOTE: Graphic similar.
Release screws (1).
Remove lower left cover (2).
Fig. 124: Identifying Lower Left Cover Screws
Slacken nut (1).
SEE MORE:
Draining And Adding Coolant (N63)
Notes
WARNING: Risk of scalding!
The repair work on the cooling system should only be carried out on an
engine that has cooled down!
IMPORTANT: Lifetime coolant filling:
Never reuse used coolant!
When replacing and removing components which rely on the corrosion
protection effect of the coolant, it
Introduction
Unlocking and Locking the Vehicle
The central locking system makes it possible to unlock or lock the vehicle.
It is fitted as standard equipment and
relates to all vehicle doors, the fuel filler flap and the trunk.
The central locking can be operated via the following components:
ID transmitter
