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BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Wheel And Tires / Wheels / General Notes On Wheel And Tires (BMW Alpina B7)

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.

Wheels
Fig. 14: Turning Hub Cap By Pressing On Emblem

Open lock with key (1) and remove hub cap (2).

Wheels
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.

Wheels
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!

Wheels
Fig. 17: Identifying Valve Insert And Screw Valve

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