BMW 7 Series: 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.
Slacken nut (2).
Tightening torque 12 42 2AZ.
Detach starter positive cable.
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Fig. 60: Identifying Starter Connector And Nut
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 12 41 1AZ.
Disengage cable (2) from holder.
Pull out starter in direction of travel, feed out and remove.
Installation note: When replacing the starter, convert cable holder for cable (2).
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Fig. 61: Identifying Starter Screws And Holder Cable
Installation note:
Check starter pinion and starter ring gear for damage. If necessary, replace damaged components.
Reassemble the vehicle.
REPLACING SOLENOID SWITCH
Turn off ignition
Remove starter motor.
Release nut (1).
Remove cable lug (2).
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Fig. 62: Identifying Starter Motor Nut And Cable Lug
CAUTION: Do not turn cable lug (2) while tightening down - risk of short circuit to starter motor housing.
TIGHTENING TORQUE, 12 41 4AZ.
Release screws (1).
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Fig. 63: Identifying Starter Motor Housing Screws
Remove solenoid switch (1) and spring (2).
Unhook pin (3).
Installation: Check pin (3) for wear and apply grease.
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Fig. 64: Identifying Solenoid Switch, Spring And Pin
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Replacing Battery Positive Lead Between Starter, Alternator And
Battery Positive Terminal (N63)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Read out fault memory of DME control unit
Turn off ignition
Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove RIGHT INTERCOOLER
Remove RIGHT INTAKE MANIFOLD
Open cover.
Relea
Replacing Safety Battery Terminal (SBK)
CAUTION: Observe safety regulations.
Investigate cause of triggering of safety battery terminal.
To do so, read out fault memory of airbag control unit. Note fault
messages stored in memory. Rectify
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Head-Up Display
ADJUSTING HEAD-UP DISPLAY
NOTE: Vehicles with head-up displays are fitted with special windscreens.
These windscreens are marked with the letters "HUD" on the outside at the
bottom right below the seal (1).
Prior to adjustment, fold seal (1) back and make sure that a correct windscreen
is fitted.
Removing And Installing/Sealing Left Cylinder Head Cover (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER
Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Remove left CHARGE AIR COOLER
Remove INTAKE FILTER HOUSING
Remove EXPANSION TANK.
Remove coolant pipe from cylinder head cover (E71 only)
Remove coolant valve for heater feed line
Disconnect FUEL FEED LINE
