BMW 7 Series: Water Pump With Drive
Removing And Installing/Renewing Coolant Pump (N63)
WARNING: Risk of scalding! Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Recycling
Catch and dispose of drained coolant in a suitable collecting vessel.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT: If a coolant pump which has already been operated is reused, it must be filled immediately after being removed with coolant (mixture ratio 1:1/water: coolant).
Necessary preliminary work
- Drain COOLANT
- Remove intercooler EXPANSION TANK
- Remove alternator drive belt.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Coolant emerges when the coolant hoses are detached from the coolant thermostat and coolant pump.
Cover surrounding components and plug connections with suitable apparatus
NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the graphic shows the auxiliary water pump removed.
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Fig. 438: Identifying Plug Connections
Remove plug connections (2 and 3).
Installation note:
Plug connections (2 and 3) must snap audibly into place! Unlock snap fastener on coolant hose (1).
Detach coolant hose (1) and lay to one side.
Release screw (4).
Tightening torque 11 51 3AZ.
Detach pipe (3) and lay to one side.
Installation note:
Replace sealing ring
Unlock quick-release coupling on coolant hose (5).
Detach coolant hose (5) and lay to one side.
Unfasten screws (2).
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Fig. 439: Identifying Pipe, Screws And Coolant Hose
Tightening torque 11 51 1AZ.
Remove coolant pump (1) in upward direction with a tilting motion.
Installation note:
Replace gasket
If reusing the coolant pump:
If a coolant pump is reused, it must be mechanically rotated once (breakaway torque at pump impellers).
One coolant pump rotation will be sufficient.
If replacing the coolant pump:
Release screws on coolant thermostat.
Tightening torque 11 53 1AZ.
Remove coolant thermostat.
Installation note:
Replace sealing ring
Assemble engine.
Top up COOLANT.
BLEEDING INSTRUCTIONS must be observed without fail.
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Thermostat And Connections
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COOLANT THERMOSTAT (N63)
WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Recycling
Catch and dispose of drained coolant in a suitable
Check BMW Diagnosis System For Excess Pressure And Vacuum (N63)
IMPORTANT: Excess pressure and vacuum lines are identified by the size of
the connection
fittings and color-coded red and blue and must not be mixed up with each
other.
Build up pressure with Blue c
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Replacing Level Switch For Dynamic Drive Fluid Reservoir
Necessary preliminary work
Remove intake duct for air filter housing.
Release screws (1) and (2).
Remove washers.
Tightening torque 32 41 1AZ/2AZ
Remove fluid reservoir by pulling upwards.
Fig. 161: Identifying Washer Screws
NOTE: Raise and/or turn fluid reservoir in order to gain better acces
Trunk lid
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
It may not be possible to open the trunk lid when
the vehicle is in valet parking mode.
Additional information:
Valet parking mode
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jamme
