BMW 7 Series: General
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Danger of poisoning!
Ingesting oil or absorbing through the skin may cause poisoning!
Possible symptoms are:
Headaches
Dizziness
Stomach aches
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Cramps/fits
Unconsciousness
P
Situation
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, etc.), often
both shock absorbers on the axle in
question are replaced.
Effect
This is not necessary for technical reasons and
Accident-related repairs:
Read and comply with NOTES ON REPLACING STEERING GEAR AFTER ACCIDENT
DAMAGE.
If the control arm or tie rod is bent, it is essential for safety reasons to
check the spr
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BLUETOOTH AERIAL (UP TO 03/2010)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove BOTH TRIM PANELS FOR ROOF PILLAR
Remove BOTH REAR GRAB HANDLES
Remove INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT
Remove UPPER B-PILLAR TRIM
Remove BOTH FRONT GRAB HANDLES
Remove auxiliary brake light trim (1) in di
Release countersunk metal screws (1).
Fig. 86: Identifying Countersunk Metal Screws
Lever out plastic bush/metal bush (1) with a screwdriver.
Fig. 87: Removing Plastic Bush/Metal Bush With Screwdriver
REMOVING REAR SUPPORTS AND BRACKET
Release screws (1) and remove rear support (2) from bracket (3