BMW 7 Series: Safety Information For Working On Vehicles With Automatic Engine Start-Stop Function (MSA)

WARNING: If the engine hood/bonnet contact is pulled upwards (workshop mode), the information "switch closed" is output. The automatic engine start-stop function is active.

An automatic engine start is possible.

Observe safety precautions when working on MSA vehicles

Before carrying out practical work on the engine, always ensure that the MSA functionality is deactivated so as to prevent automatic engine starting while work is being carried out in the engine compartment.

MSA function is deactivated by

• Deactivate MSA by means of button (1) in passenger compartment
• Open seat belt buckle and driver's door

Fig. 32: Identifying MSA Switch In Passenger Compartment

• Open engine bonnet/hood and ensure that engine hood/bonnet contact is not in workshop mode
  • Workshop mode
    A = 10 mm
  • Basic setting (engine hood/bonnet open) B = 7 mm

To make sure that the engine hood/bonnet contact is at the basic setting, if necessary press the hood/bonnet contact up to the limit position before starting work and slowly release.

Fig. 33: Identifying Engine Hood/Bonnet Basic Setting And Workshop Mode

When working with diagnosis tools

• Observe instructions in diagnosis tool

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING OIL

WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin! RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!

Recycling

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Measures if oil is unintentionally released

• Personal precautionary measures: Danger of slipping! Keep non-involved persons away from the work area. Wear personal protective clothing/equipment.
• Environmental protection measures: Prevent oil from draining into drain channels, sewerage systems, pits, cellars, water and the ground.
• Limiting spread: Use oil blocks to prevent the surface spread of oil.
• Cleaning procedure: Bind and dispose of escaped oil with nonflammable absorbents.

NOTE: Do not flush oil away with water or aqueous cleaning agents.

SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N63)

Notes

WARNING: Danger of injury! Observe following instructions relating to special tool:

1. Prior to each use, check the special tools for defects, modifications and operational reliability.
2. Damaged/modified special tools must not be used!
3. No changes or modifications may be made to the special tools!
4. Keep special tools dry, clean and free of grease.

IMPORTANT: Before lifting the engine, check the lifting lugs for damage (cracks) and to ensure they are seated securely.

NOTE:

• Numbering system for special tools has been re-encoded.

IMPORTANT: Special tool 00 6 000 must not be fitted when transverse member (1) is installed!

Fig. 34: Identifying Transverse Member

Necessary preliminary work

• Secure engine compartment lid in service position.
• Remove PANEL for engine compartment lid at side.
• Remove left INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING.
• Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION at front and rear.

Assemble transverse member 00 6 000 with special tools 00 6 002 00 6 004, 00 6 010, 00 6 050.

Fig. 35: Identifying Special Tools (00 6 002 00 6 004, 00 6 010)

NOTE: Contact points (1) for special tool 00 6 050 are pictured.

Fig. 36: Identifying Contact Points Of Special Tool 00 6 0

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Position transverse member 00 6 000 with a 2nd person helping on contact points (1).

Secure special tool 11 0 000 to spindle 00 6 002.

Attach suitable chains to special tool 11 0 000 and suspend from both engine suspension lugs.

Fig. 37: Identifying Transverse Member 00 6 000 And Contact Points

IMPORTANT: Avoid a change of engine position in the transverse or longitudinal direction.

Always make sure there is sufficient clearance between the engine (or its addon parts) and the body.

WARNING: Danger of injury! Tighten down all screws and nuts on transverse member 00 6 000.

Fig. 38: Identifying Transverse Member 00 6 000

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 22 11 1AZ.

NOTE: (Four-wheel drive only) Remove vibration absorber on left front axle support.

Raise engine approx. 10 mm with crossmember.

Fig. 39: Identifying Screws And Vibration Absorber

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