BMW 7 Series: Replacing Left Or Right Rear Silencer (N63)
Notes
WARNING: Scalding hazard! Only perform these tasks after exhaust system has cooled down.
Support rear silencer with special tool 31 2 220 and a suitable universal lifter.
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Fig. 19: Supporting Rear Silencer With Special Tool 31 2 220
NOTE: If the cutting line is not marked by a punch mark in the pipe, determine the cutting line by means of the pipe length on the new rear muffler.
Carry over cutting line to faulty rear muffler and mark.
Secure rear silencer against falling off.
Cut through exhaust pipes at marked point with a suitable tool.
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Fig. 20: Identifying Cutting Line On Rear Muffler
Picture shows the left side, the procedure for the right side is identical.
Slacken nut (1).
Tightening torque 18 20 5AZ.
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Fig. 21: Identifying Exhaust System Nuts
Picture shows the left side, the procedure for the right side is identical.
Slacken nut (1).
Tightening torque 18 20 5AZ.
Detach hose (2) on vacuum unit.
Lower and remove rear muffler with assistance of a second person.
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Fig. 22: Identifying Nut And Hose On Vaccum Unit
Installation: Install, fit new rear silencer and connect with hose clamp.
Centre clamp and tighten down.
Tightening torque 18 31 4AZ.
The procedure is identical on both sides.
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Fig. 23: Identifying Rear Silencer With Hose Clamp
NOTE: Check rubber mount for damage.
Replace damaged rubber mount.
Check exhaust system for leaks.
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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
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.
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Contact Systems
Notes
SPECIAL TOOLS DESCRIPTION CHART
IMPORTANT: The contacts can be changed on ultrasonically welded plugs (1).
Ultrasonically welded plugs (1) must be replaced completely.
Ultrasonic-welded connectors (1) can be identified by the welds (2) on their
longitudinal side.
Fig. 174: Identifying Ultra
Removing And Installing Electrical Steering Box Active Steering
IMPORTANT: Steering box:
Check connection of steering box for corrosion, clean contacts if necessary.
The steering box must be replaced if the corrosion is too far advanced.
Connecting line:
In the event of moisture/corrosion inside the two plug connections, check the
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