BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Intake Plenum (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove right INJECTION PIPE.
- Remove THROTTLE VALVE.
- Release screws on intake plenum from above without fail before lowering
front axle.
- Secure ENGINE in installation position.
- Lower FRONT AXLE , releasing screws on engine mount first
- Release A/C compressor and place to one side.
Detach engine ventilation hose (1).
Disconnect connector.
Unscrew nuts (2).
Tightening torque: 11 61 1 AZ.
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Fig. 460: Identifying Engine Ventilation Hose And Nuts
Remove THROTTLE VALVE (2).
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque: 11 61 2 AZ.
Feed out intake plenum towards rear.
Installation note:
Replace all profile seals.
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Fig. 461: Identifying Screw And Throttle Valve
Assemble engine and vehicle.
Check air intake system for leaks.
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Fig. 462: Connection Diagram, Vacuum Activation (N63)
Connection (1) Black to exhaust flaps.
Distribute element (2), vacuum pump/vacuum reservoir (4).
Vacuum line (3) black to vacuum pump.
Vacuu
Necessary preliminary work
Remove both INTAKE FILTER HOUSINGS.
Remove both control sensors.
Release screws (1).
Lift out holder.
Fig. 468: Identifying Holder Screws
Release screw (2).
Tighteni
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Necessary preliminary work
Remove RADIO AND IHKA CONTROLS
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 61 31 2AZ.
NOTE: Use special tool 00 9 450 to tighten screws.
Remove fan (2) from IHKA controls (3).
Installation note:
Make sure pins (4) are correctly located on fan (2).
Fig. 101: Identifying Fan
Anti-theft System
The anti-theft system is available as an option. The task of the anti-theft
system is to indicate unauthorized
access to the vehicle by emitting an alarm. The alarm can be triggered both
audibly and visually. To do this,
however, the anti-theft system must be activated. When acti