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.
- 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. 516: 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. 517: Identifying Throttle Valve Assembly (N63) And Holder Screw On
Intake Plenum
Assemble engine and vehicle and Check air intake system for leaks.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove both exhaust turbochargers.
- Remove both exhaust manifolds.
- Remove HEAT SHIELD at bottom
Release banjo bolt (1).
Tightening torque 11 42 3AZ.
Installation note:
Replace sealing ring
Release screw (3) on engine oil line.
Remove engine oil line (2).
Release screws (3) on vacuum reservoir (4).
Tightening torque 11 65 6AZ.
Remove vacuum reservoir (4).
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Fig. 518: Identifying Banjo Bolt, Screws And Vacuum Reservoir
Check VACUUM CONNECTIONS for correct routing.
Check VACUUM SYSTEM FOR LEAKS.
Assemble engine.
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 position.
- Lower FRONT AXLE , releasing screws on engine mount first.
- Release A/C compressor and place to one side.
Detach engine ventilation hose (1).
Disconnect connector.
Unscrew nuts (2).
Tightening torque: 11 61 1 AZ.
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Fig. 519: Identifying Engine Ventilation Hose And Nuts
Remove THROTTLE VALVE (2).
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque: 11 61 2 AZ.
Feed out intake plenum towards rear.
Installation note: Replace all profile seals.
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Fig. 520: Identifying Screw And Throttle Valve
Assemble engine and vehicle.
Check air intake system for leaks.
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Vacuum Pump
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VACUUM PUMP (N63)
IMPORTANT: Installation note:
Due to the risk of damage to the engine gaskets/seals and the lack of brake
boosting, make sure before starting the en
El.Valve For Exh. Gas Recirculation
REPLACING BOTH PRESSURE CONVERTERS FOR TURBOCHARGER (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Partially release charge air cooler EXPANSION TANK.
Partially release AUXILIARY WATER PUMP for exhaust turbochar
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System Components
The voice input and activation system is implemented in the following control
units:
Telematics Control Unit (TCU)
Voice input and activation system
CIC
The voice-input commands are transmitted via MOST or the central gateway
module (ZGM) to the receiving
control unit.
Voice output cons
Steering and traffic jam
assistant- Displays in the instrument cluster
Symbol / Description
Indicator light green: system
is
active.
Indicator light white: system is
ready.
Gray indicator light: the
system
has been interrupted.
Alternative displays
Depending on the equipment version, the displays
in the instrument cluster may vary and are
displayed as follows:
Indi
