Notes
NOTE: The following procedure is only applicable to vehicles without the
tank leak
diagnosis module.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove rear right wheel arch trim.
Comply with the following c
IMPORTANT: On vehicles with tank leak diagnosis modules (DMTL), do not
work with
external pressurization as the tank ventilation system will leak under this
condition.
On account of emerging fuel va
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ON FINAL DRIVE OIL
Final Drive oil or hypoid gear lubricant must conform with the following
requirements because of the high
loads which occur on the profiles of the hypoid gear teeth:
Load carrying capacity.
Sufficient protection against seizure.
Good wear protection.
IMPORTANT: At least two persons are needed to install and remove the hood
from the
platform.
Before installing and removing the hood, secure the BMW multitrailer and the
entire combination against rolling. For this purpose, use the parking brake and
the chocks of the BMW multitrailer.
The hood ca