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.
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Fig. 128: Identifying Footwell Screws
Unlock plug connections (1) in direction of arrow and disconnect.
Remove control unit.
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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.
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Fig. 130: Identifying Footwell Nuts
Unlock plug connections (1) in direction of arrow and disconnect.
Remove control unit.
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Fig. 131: Unlocking VDM Control Unit Plug Connections
After installation
- Replacement only: Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Dynamic Drive Valve Block
Notes
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow
Replacing Air Supply System
IMPORTANT: Risk of injury!
Drain the air spring system before carrying out any work on the air supply unit,
air pipes and air spring struts! Danger of injury if this instruction is not
complied with!
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERAN
Instructions For Opening Contacts And Locks Of Different Plug
Contact Systems
Notes
SPECIAL TOOLS DESCRIPTION CHART
IMPORTANT: The contacts can be changed on ultrasonically welded plugs (1).
Ultrasonically welded plugs (1) must be replaced completely.
Ultrasonic-welded connectors (1) can be identified by the welds (2) on their
longitudinal side.
Fig. 174: Identifying Ultra
