BMW 7 Series: Replacing Control Unit ((DME) (N63)

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection)

Necessary preliminary work

• Switch off ignition.
• Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD.
• Drain coolant for charge air cooler.
• Remove right intake duct.
• Remove RIGHT TENSION STRUT.

IMPORTANT: Follow INSTRUCTIONS for removing and installing control units

Replacement

• Carry out programming/encoding
• If no data can be read out from the previous control unit, carry out injection quantity compensation (description at end of instructions).

IMPORTANT: It is absolutely essential to read out the fault memory with the BMW diagnosis system and to create a fault memory printout.

Switch off ignition.

Release screw (1).

Lay filler neck (2) for windscreen washer fluid to one side.

Fig. 30: Identifying Screw And Filler Neck

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 12 90 2AZ.

Remove electronics box cover (2).

Fig. 31: Identifying Electronics Box Cover And Screws

Unlock all connectors (1) from control unit and disconnect.

Unclip grommet hold-down device (2) and remove.

Detach rubber grommets (3) from electronics box. Place wiring harnesses to the side.

Installation note: Make sure grommets are correctly seated (watertightness).

Fig. 32: Identifying Control Unit Connectors, Grommet Hold-Down Device And Electronics Box Rubber Grommets

Release outer locks on electronics box at front and rear.

Remove cover (1) from control unit.

Fig. 33: Identifying Control Unit Cover And Electronics Box Outer Locks

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 12 90 1AZ.

Unclip coolant lines at clamp (2) from electronics box.

Release the electronics box (3) from the spring strut but do not remove.

Fig. 34: Identifying Electronics Box, Clamp And Screws

NOTE: Picture shows rear coolant line on control unit, procedure for front is identical.

Press in lock (2) and detach coolant line (1) from control unit.

Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.

Lift out control unit.

Fig. 35: Detaching Coolant Line From Control Unit

Injector adjustment

If the DME control unit has been replaced, it will also be necessary to carry out adjustment of the injectors! Injector adjustment is carried out with the aid of so-called adjustment values.

The adjustment values are printed in two blocks of three digits on each injector.

The adjustment values must be stored in the new control unit!

Fig. 36: Identifying Adjustment Value Printed In Blocks Of Digits On Injector

If injector adjustment is not carried out, the engine may run roughly or fail to start.

Read off the adjustment values and enter according to the installation location (cylinder) of the injectors:

• Connect BMW diagnosis system
• Identify vehicle
• Select "Function selection"
• Select "Service functions"
• Select "Engine electronics"
• Select "Adjustment function"
• Select "Adjust injectors"
• Select "Test plan"
• The adjustment value must be entered for each cylinder.

Fig. 37: Identifying Adjustment Value Printed In Blocks Of Digits On Injector

NOTE: Check stored fault message.

Vent COOLING SYSTEM for intercooler.

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