BMW 7 Owners & Service Manuals

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.

Front Axle Suspension
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.

Front Axle Suspension
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.

Front Axle Suspension
Fig. 17: Locating Underbody Protection Bolts

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