BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Renewing Left Exhaust Manifold (N63)
WARNING: Risk of burning! Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove left TURBOCHARGER.
- Remove right TURBOCHARGER.
- Remove ALTERNATOR (not F04).
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 18 31 4AZ.
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Fig. 54: Identifying Screws
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 18 31 4AZ.
Remove heat shield (2).
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Fig. 55: Identifying Screws And Heat Shield
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 18 31 4AZ.
Remove heat shield (2) at rear left.
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Fig. 56: Identifying Screws And Heat Shield At Rear Left
Unscrew nuts.
Replace nuts.
Tightening torque 18 31 3AZ.
Remove exhaust manifold (1).
Installation note: Replace gasket (2).
Reinstall securing strip.
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Fig. 57: Locating Exhaust Manifold Nut And Gasket
Installation note: Replace gaskets (1).
Seal beads faces the exhaust manifold.
Coat threads with copper paste.
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Fig. 58: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Gasket
Assemble engine.
Check exhaust system for leak tightness.
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Exhaust Manifold (N63)
WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove left TURBOCHARGER.
Remove right TURBOCHARGER.
Remove ALTERNATOR (not F0
Removing And Replacing The Catalytic Converter Cylinder 1-4 (N63)
WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER.
REMOVE BOTH INTAKE SILENCER HOUSINGS.
Remove EXHAUST SY
Front Axle
FRONT AXLE - RIDE HEIGHT
FRONT AXLE - RIDE HEIGHT F01/F02/REAR WHEEL
FRONT AXLE - RIDE HEIGHT AND REAR WHEEL SPECIFICATION
FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL
FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL F01/F02
FRONT AXLE DIFFERENT
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Replacing Audio Unit
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic
damage (ESD
PROTECTION).
IMPORTANT: Use of supplied gloves is mandatory
Carry out installation in a dust-free workshop area only.
To avoid damage, do not touch or dirty the display field.
Necessary preliminary work:
Remove
Auto Start/Stop function- Starting the engine
Functional requirements
Steptronic transmission
The engine starts automatically under the following
preconditions:
By releasing the brake pedal.
When Automatic Hold is activated: press the
accelerator pedal.
Driving off
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
After the engine
