BMW 7 Series: Replacing Water Valve For Heater (N63)
Notes
WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Work on the cooling system may only be carried out when it has cooled
down.
NOTE: Clamp off coolant hoses on water valve.
Recycling
Coolant emerges when coolant lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting
container ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove LEFT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING
- Remove LEFT SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE
NOTE: For purposes of clarity, graphic shows engine removed.
Release hose clips (1) with special tool 17 2 050 and remove coolant hoses.
Disconnect plug connection (2).
Pull water valve (3) upwards out of holders.
Installation:
Do not mix up connections of coolant hoses.
Replace damaged coolant hoses.
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Fig. 111: Identifying Water Valve, Plug Connection And Hose Clips
Installation:
Make sure rubber mount (1) and guide lug (2) are securely seated in holders
(3) on wheel arch body.
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Fig. 112: Identifying Wheel Arch Body Holders, Rubber Mount And Guide Lug
After installation
- Fill and vent cooling system and check for leaks.
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NOTE: The Telestart hand-held transmitter must be initialized when:
Hand-held transmitter is replaced
Car Access System control unit is replaced
The auxiliary heating is switched on under an ambie
WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only perform the following repair work on an engine that has cooled down.
Follow Notes for Repair Work on Cooling System.
NOTE: Clamp off coolant hoses on independent heate
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WARNING: Only used a high pressure cleaner approved by BMW!
Only instructed persons aged over 16 years may work using a high
pressure cleaner.
Check the high pressure cleaner and electrical wiring for visible damage.
Only use at a suitable location.
IMPORTANT: Pay attention to following hazard war
NOTE: Remove gas spring, refer to REMOVING GAS SPRING.
NOTE: The following text describes how to remove the ball pivot from the
hinge
retaining bracket on the rear lid as an example. Proceed in the same way for the
other ball pivots.
Make sure the attachments are reinstalled in the correct sequenc