BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Exhaust Manifold (N63)
WARNING: Risk of burning! Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove left TURBOCHARGER.
- Remove right TURBOCHARGER.
- Remove ALTERNATOR (not F04).
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 18 31 4AZ.
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Fig. 59: Identifying Screws
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 18 31 4AZ.
Remove heat shield (2).
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Fig. 60: Identifying Heat Shield With Screws
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 18 31 4AZ.
Remove heat shield (2) at rear right.
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Fig. 61: Identifying Heat Shield At Rear Right With Screws
Unscrew nuts.
Replace nuts.
Tightening torque 18 31 3AZ.
Remove exhaust manifold (1).
Installation note: Replace gasket (2).
Reinstall securing strip.
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Fig. 62: Locating Exhaust Manifold And Gasket
Installation note: Replace gaskets (1).
Seal beads faces the exhaust manifold.
Coat threads with copper paste.
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Fig. 63: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Gasket
Assemble engine.
Check exhaust system for leak tightness.
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Removing And Replacing The Catalytic Converter Cylinder 1-4 (N63)
WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER.
REMOVE BOTH INTAKE SILENCER HOUSINGS.
Remove EXHAUST SY
Front Axle
FRONT AXLE - RIDE HEIGHT
FRONT AXLE - RIDE HEIGHT F01/F02/REAR WHEEL
FRONT AXLE - RIDE HEIGHT AND REAR WHEEL SPECIFICATION
FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL
FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL F01/F02
FRONT AXLE DIFFERENT
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Replacing Pressure Line For Power Steering (From Steering Box To Junction)
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to
enter the hydraulic
system.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.
Recycling
Catch and
V-Ribbed Belt W.Tens./Deflect
REPLACING A/C COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT WITH BELT TENSIONER (N63)
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Release screws (1) on vibration absorber only if removal position is adjusted.
If contaminated with hydraulic fluid:
Replace drive belt.
Crank engine at central bolt in direction of engine rotation.
Installati
