BMW 7 Series: Vibration Damper
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING VIBRATION DAMPER (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove FAN COWL
- Remove A/C compressor DRIVE BELT
- Remove alternator DRIVE BELT
- Remove belt pulley for A/C system
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 11 28 1AZ.
Remove belt tensioner with idler pulley (2).
Fig. 145: Identifying Screw And Idler Pulley
Secure special tool 11 8 090 with three screws (1) to vibration damper.
Secure special tool 11 8 090 with belt tensioner bolt (2) to timing case cover.
Tightening torque 11 28 1AZ.
NOTE: A 3/4 inch tool is needed to release the central bolt.
Release central bolt on vibration damper.
Fig. 146: Securing Special Tool 11 8 090 With Belt Tensioner Bolt To Timing
Case Cover
Secure central bolt with special tool 00 9 140 or 11 3 460.
Position special tool 11 3 460 on special tool 11 8 090.
Adjust special tool 11 9 453 on special tool 11 9 454 using clamping screw to 0º on scale.
Tightening torque 11 23 1AZ.
Fig. 147: Adjusting Special Tool 11 9 453 On Special Tool 11 9 454 Using
Clamping Screw To 0º On Scale
Assemble engine.
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Connecting Rod With Bearing
REPLACING ALL CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS (N63)
Notes
IMPORTANT: Note grinding stages on crankshaft.
Necessary preliminary work
Removing all PISTONS
Install new connecting rod bearing shells.
Install
Removing And Installing/Replacing All Pistons (N63) Up To 3/2011
Notes
WARNING: Protective goggles must be worn when working on the gudgeon
pin circlip.
IMPORTANT: If pistons and connecting rods are reused, they must be
reinstalled in the same
places.
Piston and
SEE MORE:
Automatic climate control
Overview
Buttons in the vehicle
Climate control functions
Button /Function
Temperature.
Climate control operation.
Maximum cooling.
AUTO program.
Recirculated-air mode.
Air flow, manual.
Intensity AUTO program.
Air distribution, manual.
SYNC program.
Defrost and defog window.
Rear window d
Steering and traffic jam
assistant- Displays in the instrument cluster
Symbol / Description
Indicator light green: system
is
active.
Indicator light white: system is
ready.
Gray indicator light: the
system
has been interrupted.
Alternative displays
Depending on the equipment version, the displays
in the instrument cluster may vary and are
displayed as follows:
Indi
