BMW 7 Series: Replacing Crankshaft Pulse Generator (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
- Read out the fault memory of the DME control unit.
- Switch off ignition.
- Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
Installation location
On transmission housing at bottom right.
Release connector (1) and remove.
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque 13 62 4AZ.
Withdraw pulse generator (3) from transmission housing.
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Fig. 38: Identifying Pulse Generator Connector And Screw
Installation note: Delete fault memory.
REPLACING PULSE GENERATOR ON LEFT EXHAUST CAMSHAFT (N63)
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Read out fault memory of DME control unit; if necessary, work through test schedules
- Switch off ignition.
- Remove left INTAKE FILTER HOUSING
Unlock connector (1) and remove.
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque 13 62 3AZ.
Remove pulse generator (3).
Installation note:
Replace sealing ring and coat with anti-seize agent.
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Fig. 39: Identifying Pulse Generator, Connector And Screw
NOTE: Assemble engine.
Delete fault memory.
REPLACING PULSE GENERATOR ON LEFT INLET CAMSHAFT (N63)
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Read out fault memory of DME control unit; if necessary, work through test schedules
- Switch off ignition
- Remove left INTAKE FILTER HOUSING
Unlock plug (1) and remove.
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque 13 62 3AZ.
Remove pulse generator (3).
Installation
Replace sealing ring and coat with anti-seize agent.
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Fig. 40: Identifying Pulse Generator, Plug And Screw
NOTE: Assemble engine.
Now clear the fault memory.
REPLACING PULSE GENERATOR ON RIGHT EXHAUST CAMSHAFT (N63)
(cylinder bank 1 to 4)
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Read out fault memory of DME control unit; if necessary, work through test schedules
- Switch off ignition
- Remove right INTAKE FILTER HOUSING
Unlock plug (1) and remove.
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque 13 62 3AZ.
Remove pulse generator (3).
Installation
Replace sealing ring and coat with anti-seize agent.
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Fig. 41: Identifying Pulse Generator, Plug And Screw
NOTE: Now clear the fault memory.
REPLACING PULSE GENERATOR ON RIGHT INLET CAMSHAFT (N63)
(cylinder bank 1 to 4)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Read out fault memory of DME control unit; if necessary, work through test schedules
- Switch off ignition
- Remove right INTAKE FILTER HOUSING
- Unlock plug (1) and remove.
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque 13 62 3AZ.
Remove pulse generator (3).
Installation:
Replace sealing ring and coat with anti-seize agent.
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Fig. 42: Identifying Pulse Generator, Screw And Plug
NOTE: Now clear the fault memory.
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Alternator With Drive And Mounting
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING ALTERNATOR (N63)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Switch off ignition.
Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD.
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER.
Remove left and right INTAKE FILTER
Regulator
REPLACING VOLTAGE REGULATOR
Necessary preliminary tasks
Switch off ignition
Disconnect battery negative lead
See NOTES/INFORMATION ON REMOVING AND INSTALLING CONTROL UNITS
Remove alternator
Bosc
Starter With Mounting
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STARTER (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Switch off ignition.
Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD.
Remove right ENGINE SUPPORT ARM.
Release connector (1) and remove.
SEE MORE:
Ambient light
General information
Depending on the equipment version, lighting
can be adjusted for some lights in the car's interior.
Switching on/off
The ambient light is switched on when the vehicle
is unlocked, and switched off when the vehicle
is locked.
If the ambient light was deactivated via iDrive, it
wi
Aerial/Antenna Diversity
OVERVIEW OF AUDIO COMPONENTS
Fig. 75: Overview Of Audio Components (1 Of 2)
Speaker (in dashboard)
Central Information Display (CID)
DVD changer
DVD player, rear console
Aerial diversity
Speaker (in storage shelf)
Satellite tuner
Amplifier
Central bass speaker
Speaker (door, rear)
Speak
