BMW 7 Series: 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 F04).
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 18 31 4AZ.
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Fig. 59: Identifying Screws
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 18 31 4AZ.
Remove heat shield (2).
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Fig. 60: Identifying Heat Shield With Screws
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 18 31 4AZ.
Remove heat shield (2) at rear right.
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Fig. 61: Identifying Heat Shield At Rear Right With Screws
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. 62: Locating Exhaust Manifold And Gasket
Installation note: Replace gaskets (1).
Seal beads faces the exhaust manifold.
Coat threads with copper paste.
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Fig. 63: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Gasket
Assemble engine.
Check exhaust system for leak tightness.
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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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Notes On Checking Ignition System
Troubleshooting
Fault in fuel injection system
Spark plug faults
Ignition coil faults
Further fault patterns with evaluation
Additional fault notes for troubleshooting
Oscillograms
Normal oscillogram
Oscillograms of ignition coils from different manufacturers
Check
Secondary signal for
Removing And Installing/Replacing All Pistons (N63) Up To 3/2011
Notes
WARNING: Protective goggles must be worn when working on the gudgeon
pin circlip.
IMPORTANT: If pistons and connecting rods are reused, they must be
reinstalled in the same
places.
Piston and piston pin are matched to each other and can only be replaced as a
pair.
Conrod and conrod bearing
