BMW 7 Series: 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. 460: 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. 461: Identifying Screw And Throttle Valve
Assemble engine and vehicle.
Check air intake system for leaks.
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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
Necessary preliminary work
Remove both INTAKE FILTER HOUSINGS.
Remove both control sensors.
Release screws (1).
Lift out holder.
Fig. 468: Identifying Holder Screws
Release screw (2).
Tighteni
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Notes
Manufactured by AMP: The following contact types without strand
sealing can be fitted in the connector
housings:
MQS (Micro Quadlock System)
MPQ, width 2.8 mm (Micro Power Quadlock)
MPQ, width 5.2 mm (Micro Power Quadlock)
Socket housing:
Press locks (1) on protective cap (2) upwards on
Notes
WARNING: Protective goggles must be worn when working on the gudgeon
pin circlip.
IMPORTANT: If pistons and connecting rods are reused, they must be
reinstalled in the same
places.
Piston and piston pin are matched to each other and can only be replaced as a
pair.
Conrod and conrod bearing