BMW 7 Series: Engine Mounting
REPLACING LEFT ENGINE MOUNT (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
- Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION.
- Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
- Lower FRONT AXLE SUPPORT.
Release bolt (1) and remove engine mount.
IMPORTANT: Installation note: To ensure play between engine mount and engine support arm, lower the engine completely before tightening the screw connection (engine mount/engine support arm).
Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ.
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Fig. 1: Identifying Engine Mount Bolt
Installation note: Rubber part (1) of engine mount must point to center of vehicle.
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Fig. 2: Identifying Engine Mount Rubber
REPLACING LEFT ENGINE SUPPORT ARM (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
- Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION.
- Lower FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (left-hand drive models only)
Release screw (1).
IMPORTANT: Installation note: To ensure play between engine mount and engine support arm, lower the engine completely before tightening the screw connection (engine mount/engine support arm).
Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ.
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Fig. 3: Identifying Engine Mount Screw
Release screws (1).
Remove engine support arm.
Tightening torque 22 11 3AZ.
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Fig. 4: Identifying Engine Support Arm Screws
REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
- Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION.
- Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
- Release ENGINE SUPPORT ARM (left-hand drive models only)
- Lower FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (right-hand drive models only)
Release bolt (1) and remove engine mount.
IMPORTANT: Installation note: To ensure play between engine mount and engine support arm, lower the engine completely before tightening the screw connection (engine mount/engine support arm).
Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ.
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Fig. 5: Identifying Engine Mount Bolt
Installation note: Rubber part (1) of engine mount must point to center of vehicle.
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Fig. 6: Identifying Engine Mount Rubber
REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE SUPPORT ARM (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
- Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION.
- Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
- Lower FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (right-hand drive models only)
Release screw (1).
IMPORTANT: Installation note: To ensure play between engine mount and engine support arm, lower the engine completely before tightening the screw connection (engine mount/engine support arm).
Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ.
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Fig. 7: Identifying Engine Mount Screw
Release screws (1).
Remove engine support arm.
Tightening torque 22 11 3AZ.
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Fig. 8: Identifying Engine Support Arm Screws
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Transmission Suspension, Manual Transmission
REPLACING CROSS-MEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
Support transmission with lifter.
Release screws (1) and (2).
Remove transmissi
Transmission Suspension, Autom. Transmission
REPLACING CROSS-MEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
Support transmission with lifter.
Release screws (1) and (2).
Remove transmissi
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Tool
TOOL
Tool MW
Note: (Press-out/-in tool set) For pressing the rubber mount out of and into
the control arm special tools 33 3
202 and 33 3 203 for E87 and E90
Storage Location
B32
SI number
01 05 90 (207)
Consisting of:
1 = 0492261 Bush
NOTE: For accommodating control arm when pressing out rubber mo
Replacing Right Control Sensor (N63)
Notes
WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
Check function of DME control unit
Switch off ignition
Remove AIR FILTER HOUSING
Unlock plug connection and detach.
Unclip control sensor cable from holder.
Release control sensor w
