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
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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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REPLACING DRIVE UNIT FOR ELECTRICALLY OPERATED LEFT OR RIGHT
EXTERIOR MIRROR
Necessary preliminary work
Remove MIRROR GLASS for inside mirror
NOTE: Picture for example purposes only!
Release screw (1).
Remove drive for electrically operated exterior mirror (2) in direction of arrow
from mirror
Follow GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ON PAINTING.
The following scopes of work are applicable to 2- and 3-coat paintwork.
Inside mirror
Fig. 9: Identifying Inside Mirror Paint Applying Areas
Outer door handle
Area specification applies to all paint stages.
Fig. 10: Identifying Outer Door Handle Paint Appl