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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Lumbar-support Adjustment
Using the lumbar support, the backrest can be individually adapted to the
spinal column and thus ensures
relaxed driving.
The button for the lumbar support adjustment is located on the side of the
center armrest and is connected via
the LIN bus to the seat module.
The l
Replacing Center Muffler (N63)
Notes
WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Only perform these tasks after exhaust system has cooled down.
Support center silencer with special tool 31 2 220 and a suitable universal
lifter.
Fig. 9: Identifying Centre Silencer With Special Tool 31 2 220
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 18 20 6AZ.
Only
