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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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
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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Situation
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, etc.), often
both shock absorbers on the axle in
question are replaced.
Effect
This is not necessary for technical reasons and causes the manufacturer not
to recognize the unnecessarily
removed shock absorbers as defective par
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic
damage (ESD
PROTECTION).
Necessary preliminary work:
Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
Remove THE CENTRE ARMREST FOR THE REAR SEAT BACKREST COMPLETELY
NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the following operations are shown in the