BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Engine / Intake Manifold / Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Intake Plenum (N63)
BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Intake Plenum (N63)
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 position.
- Lower front axle, releasing screws on engine mount first.
- Release power steering pump, if installed, and set aside.
- Remove UNIVERSAL JOINT with corrugated tubing.
Detach engine ventilation hose (1).
Disconnect connector.
Unscrew nuts (2).
Tightening torque: 11 61 1 AZ.
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Fig. 458: Identifying Engine Ventilation Hose And Nuts
Release THROTTLE VALVE (1).
Release holder screw (2) on intake plenum.
Tightening torque: 11 61 2AZ.
Feed out intake plenum towards rear.
Installation note: Replace all profile seals.
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Fig. 459: Identifying Throttle Valve And Holder Screw On Intake Plenum
Assemble engine and vehicle and Check air intake system for leaks.
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Intake Plenum (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Remove right INJECTION PIPE.
Remove THROTTLE VALVE.
Release screws on intake plenum from above without fail before lowering
front axle.
Secure ENGINE in installation
Connection Diagram, Vacuum Activation (N63)
Fig. 462: Connection Diagram, Vacuum Activation (N63)
Connection (1) Black to exhaust flaps.
Distribute element (2), vacuum pump/vacuum reservoir (4).
Vacuum line (3) black to vacuum pump.
Vacuu
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Removing Entry Profile Section On Loading Ramp, Left, Right And
Center
CAUTION: Before drilling out rivets, drive in rivet pins with a punch.
Drill out rivets (1). Remove entry profile section (2) towards front.
Fig. 62: Identifying Profile Section On Loading Ramp And Rivets
REMOVING LEFT OR RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER
Inspect the shock absorber while installed to ascertain
Vibration Damper
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING VIBRATION DAMPER (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Remove FAN COWL
Remove A/C compressor DRIVE BELT
Remove alternator DRIVE BELT
Remove belt pulley for A/C system
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 11 28 1AZ.
Remove belt tensioner with idler pulley (2).
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