BMW 7 Series: Air Cleaner
REPLACING BOTH AIR FILTER ELEMENTS (N63)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Turn off ignition
- Remove ACOUSTIC COVER
NOTE: Description relates to the left intake filter housing. Procedure for
the right side
is identical.
Release clamp (1).
Tightening torque 13 62 9AZ.
Disconnect plug (2) on air-mass sensor.
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Fig. 128: Identifying Air-Mass Sensor Plug And Mounting Clamps
Release screws along line (1).
Tightening torque 13 62 8AZ.
Remove air filter cover (2).
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Fig. 129: Identifying Air Filter Cover With Mounting Screws
Remove air filter insert.
Installation:
Clean upper and lower sections of intake filter housing from inside.
Replacing air filter element.
Replacing both air filter elements (N63)
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Fig. 130: Identifying Air Filter
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REPLACING TANK VENTING VALVE (N63)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Check stored fault message.
Switch off ignition.
Remove FAN COWL.
Unlock connector (1) and remove.
Unlock hose (2) and detach.
Unl
GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES ON VEHICLES WITH ACTIVE PEDESTRIAN
PROTECTION SYSTEM
WARNING: Danger to life!
Triggering the active pedestrian protection system while the engine
compartme
Electrical System - Operating Fluids
1.0 BATTERY
Only distilled water (available locally) is to be used when topping up the
electrolyte level.
If a new battery (delivered dry) is to be placed into s
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NOTE: The following text describes how to install the seal for the rear
lid as an
example. Proceed in the same way for the side lids.
Removing old seal:
Open lid. Grip seal piping with both hands and pull seal off hood ridge. Remove
old seal over lid.
Push seal piping (1) by hand onto hood ridge
IMPORTANT: Steering box:
Check connection of steering box for corrosion, clean contacts if necessary.
The steering box must be replaced if the corrosion is too far advanced.
Connecting line:
In the event of moisture/corrosion inside the two plug connections, check the
insulation of the connecting