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:
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.
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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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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 1-4:
Necessary preliminary work
Remove right CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Remove FAN COWL with electric fan
Remove BELT PULLEY for air co
For speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h and for
optimum driving comfort, note the pressure values
in the tire inflation pressure table and adjust
as necessary.
These pressure values can also be found on the
tire inflation pressure label on the driver's door
pillar.
Do not exceed a speed of 100 mph/1