BMW 7 Series: Valves With Springs
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL VALVES (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove LEFT CYLINDER HEAD.
- Remove RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD.
- Remove camshafts.
Mount cylinder head (1) on special tool 11 9 000.
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Fig. 284: Mounting Cylinder Head On Special Tool 11 9 000
Prepare special tool 11 9 008 on special tool 11 9 006.
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Fig. 285: Preparing Special Tool 11 9 008 On Special Tool 11 9 006
Position special tool 11 9 006 with silicone cushion on cylinder head.
Slide locks (1) in direction of arrow and pretension with eccentric shaft.
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Fig. 286: Sliding Locks In Direction Of Arrow And Pretension With Eccentric
Shaft
Press down valve spring with special tool 11 8 840.
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Fig. 287: Pressing Down Valve Spring With Special Tool 11 8 840
Remove valve cotters (1) with a magnet.
Place valve springs and valve keys on special tool 11 4 480 in an orderly manner.
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Fig. 288: Identifying Valve Cotters
IMPORTANT: Incorrect assembly possible.
Incorrect assembly will result in valve spring breakage.
Color marking (1) is normally on lower end of valve spring.
Only the diameter is decisive for the correct installation of the valve springs.
Install valve spring so that larger diameter points to spring plate at bottom.
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Fig. 289: Dimensions Of Valve Spring
Arrangement:
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Fig. 290: Exploded View Of Valve Assembly
- Valve
- Valve stem seal with spring cup, bottom
- Valve spring
- Top spring cup
- Valve keys
Release special tool 11 9 006 from cylinder head.
Remove all valves and place on special tool 11 4 480 in an orderly manner.
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Fig. 291: Preparing Special Tool 11 9 008 On Special Tool 11 9 006
Assemble engine.
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Replacing All Valve Springs (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Remove LEFT CYLINDER HEAD.
Remove RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD.
Remove camshafts.
Mount cylinder head (1) on special tool 11 9 000.
Fig. 292: Mounting Cylinder Head On Special
Replacing All Valve Stem Seals (N63)
Notes
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to sealing lip on valve stem seal.
Fit new valve stem seals only when all valves have been installed.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove all VALVE SPRINGS.
Press spe
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Replacing Air Supply System
IMPORTANT: Risk of injury!
Drain the air spring system before carrying out any work on the air supply unit,
air pipes and air spring struts! Danger of injury if this instruction is not
complied with!
Risk of damage!
Extreme cleanliness must be ensured in the connection area of the pipes during
remo
Vehicle key- Unlocking
General information
The behavior of the vehicle during unlocking using
the vehicle key depends on the following settings:
If only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap
or all access to the vehicle will be unlocked.
If the unlocking of the vehicle is confirmed
with a light signal or a sound
