BMW 7 Series: Installing Seal For Rear Lid And Side Lid
NOTE: The following text describes how to install the seal for the rear lid as an example. Proceed in the same way for the side lids.
Removing old seal: Open lid. Grip seal piping with both hands and pull seal off hood ridge. Remove old seal over lid.
Push seal piping (1) by hand onto hood ridge (2). Using a rubber hammer, gently tap seal piping (1) as far as it will go onto hood ridge (2). Make sure piping (1) is evenly positioned especially in radii of hood ridge.
Installation
Always position end face of seal in a straight area only: e.g. on cross-member or on upper hood ridge of rear lid.
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Fig. 164: Identifying Seal Piping And Hood Ridge
Suitable areas on side lids: Upper and lower hood ridge.
Sealing lip of seal must point outwards.
After installing from inside and outside, check correct seating between lid seal and lid. Lid must rest without air on lid seal.
INSTALLING SPONGE RUBBER SEAL
NOTE: Removing old sponge rubber seal: Pull off old sponge rubber seal. Remove remaining traces of adhesive with universal cleaner.
Sponge rubber seal runs along area marked gray (1).
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Fig. 165: Identifying Sponge Rubber Seal Areas
Lay sponge rubber seal (1) in middle of hood contact surface (2).
Installation
Degrease contact surface (2) with benzine and rub down with a dry cloth. Stick on sponge rubber seal (1) according to manufacturer's instructions. Position end face of seal (1) in a straight area.
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Fig. 166: Identifying Sponge Rubber Seal In Middle Of Hood Contact Surface
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Positioning Of Multitrailer Hood For Maintenance And Repair Work
IMPORTANT: At least two persons are needed to install and remove the hood
from the
platform.
Before installing and removing the hood, secure the BMW multitrailer and the
entire combination against r
Removing Ball Pivot
NOTE: Remove gas spring, refer to REMOVING GAS SPRING.
NOTE: The following text describes how to remove the ball pivot from the
hinge
retaining bracket on the rear lid as an example. Proceed in the s
Removing Lid
NOTE: Adjusting side lid to fit, refer to ADJUSTING SIDE LID TO FIT.
Adjusting rear lid to fit, refer to ADJUSTING REAR LID TO FIT.
NOTE: The text describes how to remove the lid at one rear lid mount
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Turn signal
Turn signal in exterior mirror
When driving and during operation of the turn
signals or hazard warning system, do not fold in
the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights on
the exterior mirror are easy to see.
Using turn signals
Press the lever past the resistance point.
Triple turn signal act
Safety Information For Working On Vehicles With Automatic Engine
Start-Stop Function (MSA)
WARNING: If the engine hood/bonnet contact is pulled upwards (workshop
mode),
the information "switch closed" is output. The automatic engine
start_stop function is active.
An automatic engine start is possible.
Observe safety precautions when working on MSA vehicles
Before carrying out practical
