BMW 7 Series: Check Actuator
Necessary preliminary tasks
Check actuator for damage.
ACTUATOR CHART


Fig. 411: Checking Actuator
CHECK HINGE FOR ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID
Necessary preliminary tasks
- REMOVE HINGE FOR ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID
Open and close hinge (1).
Place hinge (1) on a level surface. Check holes (2) for parallelism with
surface.
HINGE CHART


Fig. 412: Checking Hinge Holes For Parallelism With Surface
CHECKING HOOD/BONNET LOCKS
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove hood/bonnet locks.
Check hood/bonnet locks for damage; replace if necessary.
HOOD/BONNET LOCKS CHART



Fig. 413: Identifying Hood/Bonnet Lock Retaining Tabs And Spring
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WARNING: Danger of injury!
Support engine compartment lid in fully opened position with suitable
apparatus.
IMPORTANT: These instructions only apply to vehicles without active
pedestrian protection !
IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body parts.
Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment
options are not sufficient.
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Observe GAP D
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Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to
Notes on safety
SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules, airbag components and
pyrotechnical seat belt
tensioners
NOTES ON SCRAPPING vehicles with gas generators
DEACTIVATION/ACTIVATION PYROTECHNICAL COMPONENTS
Handling electrical and electronic equipment
UNLOCKING/LOCKING AIRBAG PL