BMW 7 Series: Ignition Wires, Spark Plugs
REPLACING ALL SPARK PLUGS (N54, N63, N74)
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Switch off ignition.
- Remove IGNITION COILS.
IMPORTANT: Wear safety goggles.
Oil and dirt particles may get into your eyes!
Clean spark plug slot with compressed air.
Unscrew spark plugs with special tool 12 1 220 and extension with min. 8º bend.
Fig. 14: Unscrewing Spark Plugs With Special Tool (12 1 220)
Attach new spark plug (1) to special tool 12 1 230.
Fig. 15: Attaching Spark Plug To Special Tool (12 1 230)
Screw spark plug with special tool 12 1 230 hand-tight into cylinder head
plug thread as far as it will go.
Fig. 16: Screwing Spark Plug With Special Tool (12 1 230)
Installation note:
Tighten spark plugs with torque wrench, special tool 12 1 220 and extension
with min. 8º bend.
Observe tightening torque.
Tightening torque 12 12 2AZ.
Fig. 17: Tightening Spark Plugs With Torque Wrench, Special Tool (12 1 220)
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NOTES ON CHECKING IGNITION SYSTEM
Troubleshooting
Fault in fuel injection system
Spark plug faults
Ignition coil faults
Further fault patterns with evaluation
Additional fault notes for troubles
Switch off ignition.
Connect MoDiC or DIS/GT1 Tester.
Switch on ignition.
Select "Coding" program.
For subsequent procedure, follow instructions in MoDiC or DIS/GT1 Tester.
Carry out adjustment of
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Necessary preliminary work
(cylinder bank 1 to 4)
Remove INLET AND EXHAUST ADJUSTMENT UNIT on right side.
Remove right INLET CAMSHAFT.
Remove right EXHAUST CAMSHAFT.
IMPORTANT: Used rocker arms (1) may only be reused in the same position.
Tolerance classes are not required.
Remove rocker arm (
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