BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Charge Air Cooler (N63)
WARNING: Risk of scalding! Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down!
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove ACOUSTIC COVER
- Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
- Remove FAN COWL.
- Drain coolant for charge air cooler.
Release clamp (1).
Tightening torque 13 71 8AZ.
Release clamp (2).
Replace clamp (2).
Remove right charge-air duct (3).
Check the seal on the exhaust turbocharger. replacing if necessary.
Fig. 91: Identifying Right Charge Air Duct With Clamps
IMPORTANT: When loosening the coolant hoses from the charge air cooler, make sure that the connector remains in place on the throttle body. No coolant may penetrate the plug connection on the throttle body.
Release and disconnect coolant hoses (1).
Detach coolant hose (2) from charge air cooler.
Fig. 92: Identifying Coolant Hoses
Unlock connector (1) and remove.
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque 13 71 6AZ.
Installation note: Screw (2) is longer than screws (3) Release screws (3).
Tightening torque 13 71 6AZ.
Release clamp (4) on throttle valve unit.
Tightening torque 13 71 7AZ.
Lift out charge air cooler.
Replace faulty hose clamps.
Fig. 93: Identifying Charge Air Cooler With Connector, Mounting Screws And
Clamps
Reassemble the vehicle.
After completing all repair work, vent the COOLING SYSTEM FOR THE CHARGE AIR COOLER.
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Fig. 28: Identifying Adhesive Gun (83 19 2 149 522)
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Fig. 29: Identifying Adhesive Gun (81 49 0 443 166)
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