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
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The wireless charging tray enables the following
functions to be performed without cables:
Charging the rechargeable battery of a mobile
phone with Qi capability and of other mobile
devices, which support the Qi standard.
Charging the BMW Display key.
Connect the mobile phone to the ex
Notes
IMPORTANT: Release central bolts on adjuster only with special tool 11 9
890.
Risk of damage to timing drive.
If special tool 11 9 890 can not be fitted, it is necessary when releasing the
central bolt to grip the hexagon head of the respective camshaft.
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Necessary pre