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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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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of the vehicle
Concept
The vehicle will be unlocked when the driver approaches
the locked vehicle with the vehicle key.
When the driver walks away from the unlocked
vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be
locked.
General information
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Crimping Optical Fibres
Notes
To crimp optical fibres, use pliers 61 4 321 (1) in conjunction with crimping
head 61 4 323 (2) from crimping
set 61 4 320.
NOTE: Pliers (1) open automatically as far as they will go when handles
are pressed
together.
Fig. 143: Identifying Hand Pliers With Crimping Head (61 4 323)
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