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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Initial Operation With Test Run Of Dynamic Drive
NOTE: The Service function Initial operation of Dynamic Drive must be
carried out
after:
Work on the Dynamic Drive system which involved opening hydraulic lines
Replacement/Programming/Coding Dynamic Drive control unit (ICM - V -
High)
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow
Straightening Aluminium Components In Structure
Reshaping or heating extruded sections and cast parts is not
permitted!
Failure to comply with this requirement would have the following
results:
In the case of reshaping, weld seams (E52) or glued connections (E60, E61,
E63, E64) tear in the
surrounding area.
In the case of reshaping, t
