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BMW 7 Series: Electronic Damping Force Adjustment

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VERTICAL DYNAMICS MANAGEMENT CONTROL UNIT (VDM WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE)

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION).

Necessary preliminary tasks

  • Remove ignition key
  • Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
  • Remove SIDE TRIM PANEL FROM FOOTWELL ON RIGHT A-PILLAR

Fold carpet in footwell at bottom right to one side.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 37 14 6AZ.

Electronic Damping Force Adjustment
Fig. 128: Identifying Footwell Screws

Unlock plug connections (1) in direction of arrow and disconnect.

Remove control unit.

Electronic Damping Force Adjustment
Fig. 129: Unlocking VDM (With Dynamic Drive) Control Unit Plug Connections

After installation

  • Replacement only: Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VERTICAL DYNAMICS MANAGEMENT CONTROL UNIT (VDM)

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION).

Necessary preliminary tasks

  • Remove ignition key
  • Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
  • Remove SIDE TRIM PANEL from footwell on right A-pillar

Fold carpet in footwell at front right to one side.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 37 14 6AZ.

Electronic Damping Force Adjustment
Fig. 130: Identifying Footwell Nuts

Unlock plug connections (1) in direction of arrow and disconnect.

Remove control unit.

Electronic Damping Force Adjustment
Fig. 131: Unlocking VDM Control Unit Plug Connections

After installation

  • Replacement only: Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING

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