BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Rear Axle / Rear Sub-Frame
BMW 7 Series: Rear Sub-Frame
LOWERING/RAISING REAR AXLE SUPPORT
- Lowering/Raising Rear Axle Support
- Removing And Installing Complete Rear Axle Support
- Replacing Rear Axle Support
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Lowering/Raising Rear Axle Support
Notes
IMPORTANT: Before lowering rear axle support:
Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on raising the vehicle.
In order to avoid damage to lifting platform, perform weight compensation on
vehicle.
Load lug
Removing And Installing Complete Rear Axle Support
Notes
IMPORTANT: Before removing rear axle support:
In order to avoid damage to vehicle hoist, perform weight compensation on
vehicle.
Load luggage compartment with sand bags.
Necessary preliminary w
Replacing Rear Axle Support
IMPORTANT: Before removing rear axle support:
In order to avoid damage to vehicle hoist, perform weight compensation on
vehicle.
Load luggage compartment with sand bags.
Necessary preliminary work
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Releasing Bonded Folded Seam Connections
Fig. 51: Releasing Bonded Folded Seam Connections
Remove area (1) of bead edge on wheel arch bend with a one-hand angle
grinder and rough grinding
wheel.
Heat area (2) with hot air blower.
CAUTION: Extract vapors and gases.
Release connection flange with chisel.
Grind adhesive residue (4)
Removing And Installing Rear Lid (Tailgate)
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove PANEL FOR REAR LID.
Disconnect all cable plug connections and pull wiring harness out of
rear lid.
Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the
vehicle.
Release screws (1).
Slacken screw (2) and remo
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