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Diesel engine power system BMW 7 Series E38
Operating principles of diesel engine control systems
When a diesel engine is running, clean air is sucked into its cylinders and compressed to high pressure. The air temperature rises above the ignition...
When a diesel engine is running, clean air is sucked into its cylinders and compressed to high pressure. The air temperature rises above the ignition...
Removal and installation the air cleaner housing
Models with M51 engine 1. Remove the air cleaner filter element (see section Replacing the air cleaner filter element Chapters Vehicle settings and routine...
Models with M51 engine 1. Remove the air cleaner filter element (see section Replacing the air cleaner filter element Chapters Vehicle settings and routine...
Removal and installation a turbocharger
If the installed boost air hoses are not degreased and are damp, this may result in supercharger failure. Models with M57 engine M57 Engine Vacuum Hoses Part 1...
If the installed boost air hoses are not degreased and are damp, this may result in supercharger failure. Models with M57 engine M57 Engine Vacuum Hoses Part 1...
Removal and installation the intercooler
If the installed boost air hoses are not degreased and are damp, this may cause the supercharger to fail. Do not allow the intercooler fins to be damaged. 1....
If the installed boost air hoses are not degreased and are damp, this may cause the supercharger to fail. Do not allow the intercooler fins to be damaged. 1....
Replacing the boost pressure sensor
Below is a description for the M67 engine. 1. Turn off the ignition. 2. Remove the top engine cover. 3. Disconnect the boost pressure sensor wiring connector,...
Below is a description for the M67 engine. 1. Turn off the ignition. 2. Remove the top engine cover. 3. Disconnect the boost pressure sensor wiring connector,...
Removal and installation the fuel rail pressure sensor
1. On models with an engine M57 remove the intake manifold (see chapter Engine ), plug the intake ports. 2. Disconnect the connector and disconnect the...
1. On models with an engine M57 remove the intake manifold (see chapter Engine ), plug the intake ports. 2. Disconnect the connector and disconnect the...
Removal and installation the pressure regulator and fuel distributor
Models with M57 engine 1. Cover the generator to prevent it from coming into contact with operating fluids. 2. Remove the intake manifold. 3. Clean the...
Models with M57 engine 1. Cover the generator to prevent it from coming into contact with operating fluids. 2. Remove the intake manifold. 3. Clean the...
Replacing the fuel shut-off valve
Below is a description for the M51 engine. The valve is installed under the intake manifold, in the center. 1. In the de-energized state, the piston extends...
Below is a description for the M51 engine. The valve is installed under the intake manifold, in the center. 1. In the de-energized state, the piston extends...
Removal and installation of fuel lines and fuel distribution line
M57 Engine Fuel Rail Components 1 — Pressure pipeline to cylinders No.1, 3 and 5 2 — Pressure pipeline to cylinders No.2, 4 and 6 3 — Injectors 4 — Fuel...
M57 Engine Fuel Rail Components 1 — Pressure pipeline to cylinders No.1, 3 and 5 2 — Pressure pipeline to cylinders No.2, 4 and 6 3 — Injectors 4 — Fuel...
Removal and installation the preheating valve
Below is a description for the M57 and M67 engines. The valve is located in the engine compartment near the left cylinder head. 1. Loosen the clamps (1) and...
Below is a description for the M57 and M67 engines. The valve is located in the engine compartment near the left cylinder head. 1. Loosen the clamps (1) and...
Removal and installation of fuel injection pump
After installation, the fuel system should be bled, preventing the high-pressure fuel pump from running without fuel (dry). Models with M51 engine 1....
After installation, the fuel system should be bled, preventing the high-pressure fuel pump from running without fuel (dry). Models with M51 engine 1....
Removal and installation injectors
After disconnecting the pressure pipes, be sure to plug the holes in the fuel injection pump and injectors. Models with M51 engine Assembly of the injector 1 -...
After disconnecting the pressure pipes, be sure to plug the holes in the fuel injection pump and injectors. Models with M51 engine Assembly of the injector 1 -...
Replacing the fuel tank, its filler neck, as well as the fuel pump and fuel level sensors
These procedures are carried out in the same way as the corresponding procedures for petrol models – see Sections Removal and installation the fuel pump ,...
These procedures are carried out in the same way as the corresponding procedures for petrol models – see Sections Removal and installation the fuel pump ,...
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