BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Renewing Heat Shield At Top (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove both INTAKE FILTER HOUSINGS.
- Remove both control sensors.
Release screws (1).
Lift out holder.
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Fig. 468: Identifying Holder Screws
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ.
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Fig. 469: Identifying Screws And Heat Shield
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ.
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Fig. 470: Identifying Screws And Heat Shield
Release retaining clip (1).
Detach wire ring (2) and set down behind oxygen sensor.
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Fig. 471: Identifying Retaining Clip And Wire Ring
Release retaining clip (1).
Detach wire ring (2) and set down behind oxygen sensor.
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Fig. 472: Identifying Oxygen Sensor With Wire Ring And Retaining Clip
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ.
NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the graphic shows the oxygen sensor
removed.
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Fig. 473: Identifying Screws
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ.
Lift out heat shield.
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Fig. 474: Identifying Heat Shield Screws
Assemble engine.
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Necessary preliminary work
Remove left TURBOCHARGER.
Release screws (1).
Remove electric changeover valve.
Installation note:
Replace O-ring.
Fig. 475: Identifying Electric Changeover Valve Scre
Notes
IMPORTANT: Risk of fire if oil lines are leaking.
Risk of mixing up vacuum hoses.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove CATALYTIC CONVERTER , cylinders 1-4
Disconnect plug connection (1) on elec
Necessary preliminary work
Remove left INJECTION PIPE.
Remove THROTTLE VALVE.
Release screws on intake plenum from above without fail before lowering
front axle.
Secure ENGINE in installation p
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Necessary preliminary work
(cylinder bank 1 to 4)
IMPORTANT: The intake camshaft must first be rotated in such a way that
the camshaft is
free from tension when the bearing caps are released (risk of damage).
Remove right CYLINDER HEAD COVER.
Check TIMING.
Remove RIGHT INLET ADJUSTMENT UNIT.
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WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to
enter the hydraulic
system.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.
Recycling
Catch and