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.
![Air Cleaner](images/books/4361/index 126(7).png)
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).
![Air Cleaner](images/books/4361/index 127(7).png)
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)
![Air Cleaner](images/books/4361/index 128(7).png)
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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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
Electric Front Seat Adjustment
The seats can be adjusted from terminal 30B ON. The seat-adjustment switch
simply has to be pressed in the
desired direction. The seats can have up to eight adjustment axes.
The seat adjustment options are listed in the following table:
SEAT ADJUSTMENT OPTIONS CHART