BMW 7 Series: Front Axle Suspension
REMOVE AND INSTALL/REPLACE STIFFENING PLATE (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE)
IMPORTANT: Observe safety instructions for raising the vehicle Driving without stiffening plate is not permissible!
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION in front and rear
Release screws (1).
Remove stiffening plate (reinforcement plate) (2).
Installation note: Replace screws.
Tightening torque 31 10 2AZ.
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Fig. 15: Identifying Stiffening Plate (Reinforcement Plate) With Screws
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Graphic is only an example. Detail deviations depending on model or engine version are possible.
Unscrew all bolts.
Remove underbody protection (1) in direction of arrow from bumper trim (2).
Installation note: Make sure underbody protection (1) is correctly seated.
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Fig. 16: Removing Underbody Protection From Bumper Trim
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Unscrew all bolts.
Remove underbody protection (1).
Installation: Make sure underbody protection (1) is correctly seated.
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Fig. 17: Locating Underbody Protection Bolts
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Front Sub-Frame
Lowering/Raising Front Axle Support (Universal Lifter)
Notes
IMPORTANT: Before lowering front axle support:
Observe SAFETY INFORMATION on raising the vehicle.
In order to avoid damage to vehicle hois
Removing And Installing/Replacing Top Right Wishbone
NOTE: Control arms with + or - marking (see graphic) are camber correction
arms:
- Underdimension variant
+ Overdimension variant
These camber correction arms are used to correct the camber values by
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Infotainment
Radio
Changing the entertainment source
CD/DVD drive
Eject CD/DVD
Changing the station/track
Programmable memory buttons
Sound output on/off, volume
Waveband/satellite radio
Navigation destination entry
Entering a destination via quick
search
Press the button on the
Controller.
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Battery/Vapor Separator
CARRYING OUT BATTERY "POWER RESET"
IMPORTANT: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY.
The following steps must be carried out for a "power reset"
Switch off and disconnect battery charger
Turn off ignition
Vehicles with ID transmitter:
Remove identification sensor from slot
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