BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing Or Replacing Fuel Filler Pipe (Petrol/Gasoline)
Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting container ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT: Ensure adequate ventilation in the place of work! Avoid skin contact (wear gloves)! Before starting the engine for the first time:
- Fill fuel tank with at least 5 liters of fuel.
- Check ground connection at fuel filler neck to body for continuity. If necessary, clean contact surface between body and fuel filler pipe screw connection.
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Draw off FUEL from fuel tank
- Remove REAR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM
Unhook retaining strap (1) from tank flap.
Open cap and set to one side.
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Fig. 11: Identifying Tank Flap Retaining Strap
Release plastic nut (1).
Installation: Check plastic nut (1), replace if necessary.
Tightening torque 16 12 2AZ.
Unclip line holder (2).
Release hexagon nut (3).
Installation: Tightening torque 16 12 2AZ.
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Fig. 12: Identifying Quick Release Coupling, Line Holder And Nut
Release quick-release coupling (4).
Unclip line (1).
Installation: Make sure lines (1) and (2) are correctly seated in holder.
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Fig. 13: Identifying Line Holders
IMPORTANT: There may be residual amounts of fuel in the tank! Catch escaping fuel in a suitable container.
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Fig. 14: Identifying Fuel Tank Hose Clip And Quick-Release Coupling
Unfasten hose clip (1).
Installation: Check hose clamp, replace if necessary.
Tightening torque 16 12 1AZ.
Release quick-release coupling (2).
Remove fuel filler pipe.
Replacement
Unfasten hose clip (1).
Installation: Check hose clamp, replace if necessary.
Tightening torque 16 12 1AZ.
Detach filler hose (2) from fuel filler pipe (3).
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Fig. 15: Identifying Fuel Filler Pipe, Filler Hose And Hose Clip
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Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting
container ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT:
Removing And Installing/Replacing Fuel Tank Filler Hose
Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting
container ready. Catch and dispose of
escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT: E
Fuel Delivery, Sensor For Display
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING CARBON CANISTER
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove rear right WHEEL ARCH COVER
Unlock quick-release fasteners (1) and disconnect vent lines.
Release screws (2)
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT FANFARE HORN
Necessary preliminary work
Remove FRONT LEFT WHEEL ARCH COVER
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BUMPER TRIM
Disconnect plug connection (1) and release nut (2).
Remove fanfare horn (3).
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Comfort Access- Touchless unlocking and locking
of the vehicle
Concept
The vehicle will be unlocked when the driver approaches
the locked vehicle with the vehicle key.
When the driver walks away from the unlocked
vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be
locked.
General information
The vehicle will be unlocked when an authorized
vehicle key is detected
