BMW 7 Series: Care
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Washing the vehicle
Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily ava
Vehicle care
Vehicle care products
General information
BMW recommends using vehicle care and
cleaning products from BMW. Suitable care
products are available from a dealer's service
center or another qualified ser
Vehicle care- Caring for special components
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9. Do
not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam jets
above 140 â
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Checking Camshaft Timing On Left Side (N63)
Notes
IMPORTANT: The timing can only be checked with special tool 11 9 900.
The timing may be misinterpreted if it is checked without special tool 11 9 900.
Cylinders 5-8:
Necessary preliminary work
Remove left CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Remove FAN COWL with electric fan
Remove BELT PULLEY for air con
Repair Work On GFP Components With Gelcoat Surface
Scratches in Gelcoat surface
Scratches in the Gelcoat surface which do not allow the GFP mat structure to
show through can be touched up.
Sand out scratches with water and 800 wet sandpaper. Then sand with water and
2000 wet sandpaper. Prepare
repair area for polishing.
Cracks in Gelcoat surface
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