BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Replacing Auxiliary Water Pump
Notes
WARNING: Danger of scalding! Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Recycling
Coolant emerges when coolant lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting container ready.
Catch and dispose of emerging coolant.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER
- Disconnect coolant hoses.
Unlock spring clamps (1) with special tool 17 2 050.
Pull off coolant hoses (2) from auxiliary water pump (3).
Unlock associated plug connection and disconnect.
Pull off auxiliary water pump (3) from bracket (4).
Installation note: Make sure auxiliary water pump (3) is seated correctly in bracket (4).
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Fig. 16: Identifying Auxiliary Water Pump, Coolant Hoses, Bracket And Spring
Clamps
After Installation note:
- FILL COOLING SYSTEM
- CHECK COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COMPLETE REAR AIR CONDITIONER
Notes
WARNING: Danger of injury! Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure! Follow safety information for handling R 134a tetrafluorethane refrigerant.
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
Follow safety information for HANDLING REFRIGERANT FLUID.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Restart engine only when air conditioning system has been correctly filled.
Follow NOTES for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.
If air conditioning system is opened for more than 24 hours: Replace desiccant insert for A/C system.
To ensure that the refrigerant is almost completely drained from the rear air conditioner: In the diagnosis system under Service functions carry out the instruction for "Draining/filling refrigerant circuit".
Necessary preliminary work:
- Drain off AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
- Remove ALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANELS or from 11/2010, remove luggage compartment partition wall
F03 only:
- If necessary, remove cool box
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 64 53 5AZ.
Carefully detach refrigerant lines (3) downwards from expansion valve (2).
Installation note: Replace sealing rings.
Use special tool 00 9 030 to mount sealing rings without damaging them.
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Fig. 17: Identifying Expansion Valve, Refrigerant Lines And Screws
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Fig. 18: Removing Rear Air Conditioner
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release screws (4).
Tightening torque 64 11 1AZ.
Lift out expanding rivet (6).
Carefully remove rear air conditioner (2) in direction of arrow.
In so doing, feed first air duct (3) then air duct (5) out of respective connecting pieces.
Installation note: Make sure retaining lug (1) is correctly engaged in guide (2) on rear air conditioner (3).
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Fig. 19: Identifying Rear Air Conditioner, Retaining Lug And Guide
Installation note: Treat burr on punched body passage (2) with underbody protection*.
If necessary, renew sealant* on gaiter (1).
*Sourcing reference: refer to BMW Parts Department.
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Fig. 20: Identifying Treat Burr On Punched Body Passage And Gaiter
After installation
- EVACUATE AND FILL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Replacement
- Modify EVAPORATOR
- Modify EXPANSION VALVE
- Modify all actuator drives.
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Control Panel For Rear Cabin
A/C System
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove REAR CENTRE CONSOLE TRIM
Following operations relate exclusively to replacement.
NOTE: Example graphic on the F01.
Unlock catches (1).
Press out control panel o
Removing And Installing/Replacing Heating And Air-Conditioning Unit
Notes
WARNING: Danger of injury! Refrigerant circuit is under high
pressure! Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
Read and comply with safety information:
Follow safety informatio
Removing And Installing/Replacing Radio And A/C Control Panel
Notes
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
A hard disk is installed in the Car Information Computer (CIC).
Carry out mechanical work on the CIC and adjacent components with care.
Avoid subjecting the CIC to v
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Notes
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to
enter the hydraulic
system.
Do not draw off hydraulic fluid (risk of contamination).
Run-flat tires
Concept
Run-flat tires permit continued driving under restricted
conditions even in the event of a complete
loss of tire inflation pressure.
General information
The wheels consist of tires that are self-supporting,
to a limited degree, and possibly special
rims.
The support of the sidewall allows t
