BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Renewing Heat Shield At Top (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove both INTAKE FILTER HOUSINGS.
- Remove both control sensors.
Release screws (1).
Lift out holder.
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Fig. 468: Identifying Holder Screws
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ.
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Fig. 469: Identifying Screws And Heat Shield
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ.
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Fig. 470: Identifying Screws And Heat Shield
Release retaining clip (1).
Detach wire ring (2) and set down behind oxygen sensor.
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Fig. 471: Identifying Retaining Clip And Wire Ring
Release retaining clip (1).
Detach wire ring (2) and set down behind oxygen sensor.
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Fig. 472: Identifying Oxygen Sensor With Wire Ring And Retaining Clip
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ.
NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the graphic shows the oxygen sensor
removed.
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Fig. 473: Identifying Screws
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ.
Lift out heat shield.
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Fig. 474: Identifying Heat Shield Screws
Assemble engine.
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Necessary preliminary work
Remove left TURBOCHARGER.
Release screws (1).
Remove electric changeover valve.
Installation note:
Replace O-ring.
Fig. 475: Identifying Electric Changeover Valve Scre
Notes
IMPORTANT: Risk of fire if oil lines are leaking.
Risk of mixing up vacuum hoses.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove CATALYTIC CONVERTER , cylinders 1-4
Disconnect plug connection (1) on elec
Necessary preliminary work
Remove left INJECTION PIPE.
Remove THROTTLE VALVE.
Release screws on intake plenum from above without fail before lowering
front axle.
Secure ENGINE in installation p
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Wiping
The wiper/washer system is switched on and off with the wiper switch. The
wiper switch is an integral part of
the steering column switch cluster SZL.
Wiper Switch
The wiper switch on the steering column stalk does not lock in position. It
always returns to its start position
after every ope
General information
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