BMW 7 Series: Replacing Left Control Sensor (N63)
Notes
WARNING: Risk of burning! Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
- Check function of DME control unit
- Switch off ignition
- Remove AIR FILTER HOUSING
Unlock plug connection and detach.
Unclip control sensor cable at retaining clips.
Release control sensor with special tool 11 7 020.
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Fig. 527: Releasing Control Sensor Using Special Tool 11 7 020
Installation note: The threads of new lambda control/monitoring sensors are already coated with Never Seez Compound (refer to BMW Parts Department).
If a lambda control/monitoring sensor is to be reused, apply a thin and even coating of Never Seez Compound to the thread only.
The part of the lambda control/monitoring sensor which projects into the exhaust branch (sensor ceramics) must not be cleaned and not coated with lubricant.
Secure control sensor with special tool 11 7 020 and a torque wrench (1).
Tightening torque 11 78 1AZ.
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Fig. 528: Securing Control Sensor Using Special Tool 11 7 020 And Torque
Wrench
Installation note: Check function of DME control unit.
Pay attention to cable routing of control sensor.
REPLACING LEFT MONITOR SENSOR (N63)
Notes
WARNING: Risk of burning! Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
- Check function of DME control unit
- Switch off ignition
- Remove AIR FILTER HOUSING
Release retaining clip (1).
Remove heat shield wire ring (2) over oxygen sensor.
Detach oxygen sensor cable from retaining clips (3).
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Fig. 529: Identifying Heat Shield Wire Ring And Retaining Clips
Release monitoring sensor (1) with special tool 11 7 020.
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Fig. 530: Releasing Monitoring Sensor Using Special Tool 11 7 020
Installation note: The threads of new lambda control/monitoring sensors are already coated with Never Seez Compound (refer to BMW Parts Department).
If a lambda control/monitoring sensor is to be reused, apply a thin and even coating of Never Seez Compound to the thread only.
The part of the lambda control/monitoring sensor which projects into the exhaust branch (sensor ceramics) must not be cleaned and not coated with lubricant.
Fasten monitoring sensor (1) with special tool 11 7 020.
Tightening torque 11 78 1AZ.
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Fig. 531: Tightening Monitoring Sensor Using Special Tool 11 7 020
Installation note: Check function of DME control unit.
Pay attention to cable routing of monitor sensor.
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Replacing Right Control Sensor (N63)
Notes
WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
Check function of DME control unit
Switch off ignition
Remove AIR FILTER HOUSING
Un
Engine Mounting
REPLACING LEFT ENGINE MOUNT (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION.
Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
Lower FRONT AXLE SUPPORT.
Release bolt (1) and remove engine
SEE MORE:
Steering and traffic jam
assistant- Displays in the instrument cluster
Symbol / Description
Green steering wheel symbol.
Green arrow symbol for lanechanging.
The system carries out a lane
change.
Green steering wheel symbol.
Gray line for lane marking on the
appropriate side.
The system detected the lane
change request. Lane change
not currently possible.
Depend
Checking Camshaft Timing On Right Side (N63)
Notes
IMPORTANT: The timing can only be checked with special tool 11 9 900.
The timing may be misinterpreted if it is checked without special tool 11 9 900.
Cylinders 1-4:
Necessary preliminary work
Remove right CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Remove FAN COWL with electric fan
Remove BELT PULLEY for air co
