BMW 7 Series: General Notes On Wheel And Tires (BMW Alpina B7)
NOTE:
- Pay attention to released wheel and tire combinations for BMW ALPINA.
- The valve for checking the tire inflation pressure is located under
the hub
cap.
Removing the hub cap
Press on emblem in area (1) and turn in direction of arrow.
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Fig. 14: Turning Hub Cap By Pressing On Emblem
Open lock with key (1) and remove hub cap (2).
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Fig. 15: Identifying Lock Key And Hub Cap
Installation note:
Make sure that there are 10 friction film pieces (see arrows) on the hub
cap.
When replacing the hub caps, the supplied friction film pieces must also be
attached.
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Fig. 16: Locating Friction Film Faces On Hub Cap
Note on valve insert:
IMPORTANT: In the event of repair, only valve insert (1) may be replaced!
The screw valve (2) must not be removed from the wheel rim!
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Fig. 17: Identifying Valve Insert And Screw Valve
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Notes
IMPORTANT: Wheel was balanced electronically.
Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle.
Follow instructions on initializing Run Flat Indicator (RPA).
When fitting all four wheels (e
Necessary preliminary work
Remove WHEEL
IMPORTANT: Use only BMW-approved balance weights.
Remove any fitted balancing weights, stones in tread pattern and larger
contaminants.
Check tire inflatio
SEE MORE:
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic
discharge (ESD
PROTECTION).
Necessary preliminary work
Partially remove power distribution box for passenger compartment.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Pull junction box electronics (2) out of bracket.
Installation not
WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER.
REMOVE BOTH INTAKE SILENCER HOUSINGS.
Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Remove both control sensors.
Remove both monitoring sensors.
Picture shows the left side,