BMW 7 Series: Danger Of Poisoning If Oil Is Ingested/Absorbed Through The Skin
Danger of poisoning!
Ingesting oil or absorbing through the skin may cause poisoning!
Possible symptoms are:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Stomach aches
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Cramps/fits
- Unconsciousness
Protective measures/rules of conduct
- Pour oil only into appropriately marked containers
- Do not pour oil into drinking vessels (drinks bottles, glasses, cups or mugs)
- Observe country-specific safety regulations
First aid measures
- Do not induce vomiting.
If the person affected is still conscious, he/she must rinse out their mouth with water, drink plenty of water and consult a doctor immediately.
If the person affected is unconscious, do not administer anything by mouth, place the person in the recovery position and seek immediate medical attention.
FRONT AXLE + STEERING: WHEEL/CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK MUST BE CARRIED OUT AFTER THE FOLLOWING WORK
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Fig. 1: Identifying Front Axle Support, Steering Gear, Swivel Bearing, Lower
Wishbone And Track Rod
Illustrations show F01/F02:
A WHEEL/CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK must be carried out after the following work:
- Release of following screw/bolt connections:
- Steering gear to front axle support (with identification no alignment check required
- Lower wishbone to front axle support
- Track rod end to track rod
- Replacement of following parts:
- Front axle support
- Steering gear
- Swivel bearing
- Lower wishbone
- Track rod end
- Track rod
FRONT AXLE OVERVIEW
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Fig. 2: Overview Of Front Axle
- Front axle support
- Stabiliser
- Tension strut
- Stabiliser link
- Layout of spring strut shock absorber
- Upper control arm
- Swivel bearing
- F01/F02/F07/F10: Wheel bearing screwed in
F03: Wheel bearing pushed in
Safety precautions and general information - Lower control arm
Adjustment work
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Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers
Situation
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, etc.), often
both shock absorbers on the axle in
question are replaced.
Effect
This is not necessary for technical reasons and
Notes
Accident-related repairs:
Read and comply with NOTES ON REPLACING STEERING GEAR AFTER ACCIDENT
DAMAGE.
If the control arm or tie rod is bent, it is essential for safety reasons to
check the spr
Safety Information For Working On Vehicles With Automatic Engine
Start-Stop Function (MSA)
WARNING: If the engine hood/bonnet contact is pulled upwards (workshop
mode),
the information "switch closed" is output. The automatic engine start-stop
function is active.
An automatic engine start
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Replacing Interior Temperature Sensor Blower (A/C Control Panel)
Necessary preliminary work
Remove RADIO AND IHKA CONTROLS
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 61 31 2AZ.
NOTE: Use special tool 00 9 450 to tighten screws.
Remove fan (2) from IHKA controls (3).
Installation note:
Make sure pins (4) are correctly located on fan (2).
Fig. 101: Identifying Fan
Removing And Installing/Replacing Radio And A/C Control Panel
Notes
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
A hard disk is installed in the Car Information Computer (CIC).
Carry out mechanical work on the CIC and adjacent components with care.
Avoid subjecting the CIC to vibration/shocks.
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic
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