BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Renewing Left Exhaust Manifold (N63)
WARNING: Risk of burning! Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove left TURBOCHARGER.
- Remove right TURBOCHARGER.
- Remove ALTERNATOR (not F04).
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 18 31 4AZ.
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Fig. 54: Identifying Screws
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 18 31 4AZ.
Remove heat shield (2).
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Fig. 55: Identifying Screws And Heat Shield
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 18 31 4AZ.
Remove heat shield (2) at rear left.
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Fig. 56: Identifying Screws And Heat Shield At Rear Left
Unscrew nuts.
Replace nuts.
Tightening torque 18 31 3AZ.
Remove exhaust manifold (1).
Installation note: Replace gasket (2).
Reinstall securing strip.
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Fig. 57: Locating Exhaust Manifold Nut And Gasket
Installation note: Replace gaskets (1).
Seal beads faces the exhaust manifold.
Coat threads with copper paste.
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Fig. 58: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Gasket
Assemble engine.
Check exhaust system for leak tightness.
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Exhaust Manifold (N63)
WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove left TURBOCHARGER.
Remove right TURBOCHARGER.
Remove ALTERNATOR (not F0
Removing And Replacing The Catalytic Converter Cylinder 1-4 (N63)
WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER.
REMOVE BOTH INTAKE SILENCER HOUSINGS.
Remove EXHAUST SY
Front Axle
FRONT AXLE - RIDE HEIGHT
FRONT AXLE - RIDE HEIGHT F01/F02/REAR WHEEL
FRONT AXLE - RIDE HEIGHT AND REAR WHEEL SPECIFICATION
FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL
FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL F01/F02
FRONT AXLE DIFFERENT
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Removing And Installing/Renewing Coolant Pump (N63)
WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Recycling
Catch and dispose of drained coolant in a suitable collecting vessel.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT: If a coolant pump which
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control
Concept
DTC is a version of the DSC Dynamic Stability
Control where forward momentum is optimized.
The system ensures maximum headway on special
road conditions or loose road surfaces, for instance
unplowed snowy roads, but with somewhat
limited driving stability.
General information
When DTC is ac
