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
SEE MORE:
The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) and the interface box 'High' (ULF-SBX-H)
control units are connected to
the MOST bus. TCU and interface box 'High' may both be fitted in the vehicle for
certain equipment options. In
this case, the telephone function is always implemented in the TCU.
The head uni
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
There is a hard disk installed in the head unit.
Carry out mechanical work on the head unit and adjacent components with
care.
Avoid subjecting the head unit to vibration/shocks.
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
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