BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Replacing Fuel Pump (Outer Fuel Filter)
Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting container ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT: Ensure adequate ventilation in the place of work! Avoid skin contact (wear gloves)! Ensure absolute cleanliness when working on the open fuel system.
Contaminants in the fuel tank can impair driving operation or may even result in vehicle breakdown!
Necessary preliminary tasks
- DRAW OFF FUEL
- REMOVE REAR SEAT
- Vehicles with comfort seat: Remove right REAR SEAT
- REMOVE FLANGE COVER
NOTE: Picture does not show the fuel tank outer skin.
Disconnect earth cable (1).
Disconnect fuel lines (2).
Release lock (4) and remove pump housing cover (3).
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Fig. 58: Identifying Fuel Pump Housing Cover (Outer Fuel Filter) With Earth
Cable, Fuel Lines And
Lock
Release lock (1) and remove fuel pump (2) towards top.
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Fig. 59: Identifying Fuel Pump With Lock
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PRESSURE REGULATOR (OUTER FUEL FILTER)
Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting container ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT: Ensure adequate ventilation in the place of work! Avoid skin contact (wear gloves)! Ensure absolute cleanliness when working on the open fuel system.
Contaminants in the fuel tank can impair driving operation or may even result in vehicle breakdown!
Necessary preliminary tasks
- DRAW OFF FUEL
- REMOVE REAR SEAT
- Vehicles with comfort seat: Remove right REAR SEAT
- Remove FLANGE COVER
NOTE: Picture does not show the fuel tank outer skin.
Press pressure regulator (2) together at tabs (3) and detach in upward direction.
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Fig. 60: Pressing Pressure Regulator Tabs
Unlock plug on lock (1) and detach grounding cable (3) from pressure regulator (2).
Installation:
IMPORTANT: Check by pulling locking of grounding cable plug.
Observe cable routing (3) at pressure regulator.
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Fig. 61: Identifying Pressure Regulator With Lock And Grounding Cable
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Sensor For Fuel Gauge
Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting
container ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT:
Checking Setting Engine Emission
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WORKING ON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC ENGINE
START-STOP FUNCTION (MSA)
WARNING: If the engine hood/bonnet contact is pulled upwards (workshop
mode),
the information "switch closed
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Ambient air package- Inserting fragrance cartridges
The fragrance cartridges are located in the glove
compartment.
Open the glove compartment.
Front passenger side glove compartment
Press on the bottom of the cartridge holder.
The cartridge holder slides down.
Remove the cover of the fragrance cartridge.
Hold the cover on the top to slide
Replacing Operating Unit For Seat Adjustment
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic
damage (ESD
PROTECTION).
Necessary preliminary work
Remove COVER FROM FRONT SEAT
Release screws (1).
Raise operating unit for seat adjustment (2).
Fig. 257: Identifying Operating Unit With Screws
Disconnect plug connecti
