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.
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NOTE: Clamp off coolant hoses on independent heate
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Compartment Monitor At Front
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic
damage (ESD protection).
Necessary preliminary work
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IMPORTANT: Do not damage or scratch display.
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Engine oil- Adding engine oil
General information
Only add engine oil when the message is displayed
in the instrument cluster. The quantity to
be added is indicated in the message shown on
the Control Display.
Only add suitable types of engine oil.
Safely park the vehicle and switch off drive-ready
state before adding engine o
