BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Replacing Control Unit For Air Supply System
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION).
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove ignition key
- Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
- Remove RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL
Unlock plug connections (2) and disconnect.
Remove control unit (1).
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Fig. 120: Identifying Air Supply Control Unit With Plug Connections
After installation
- Replacement only: Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING
- Replacement only: Carry out RIDE-HEIGHT CALIBRATION
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR REAR AXLE SLIP CONTROL
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION).
Necessary preliminary tasks
- REMOVE BATTERY
Unlock plug connection (1) on control unit (2) and disconnect.
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Fig. 121: Identifying Rear Axle Slip Control Unit With Plug Connections
Release nut (1) and remove control unit (2).
Tightening torque 33 34 5AZ.
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Fig. 122: Identifying Rear Axle Slip Control Unit With Mounting Nuts
After installation
- Replacement only: Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING
REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT RIDE-HEIGHT SENSOR
IMPORTANT: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for raising the vehicle
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION).
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release nut (2) and disconnect jointed rod.
Tightening torque 37 14 4AZ.
Release screw (3) and remove ride-height sensor (4).
Tightening torque 37 14 2AZ.
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Fig. 123: Identifying Front Left/Right Ride-Height Sensor Plug Connections
With Mounting Nuts And
Screws
Replacement: Release screws (1). Remove bracket (2) from ride-height sensor.
Tightening torque 37 14 3AZ.
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Fig. 124: Identifying Front Left/Right Ride-Height Sensor Plug Connections
With Brackets And Screws
After installation
- Carry out RIDE-HEIGHT CALIBRATION
- Check HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT , correct if necessary
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Replacing Rear Left Or Right Ride Height Sensor
IMPORTANT: Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for raising the vehicle
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION).
Unfasten plug connection (1) and dis
Electronic Damping Force Adjustment
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VERTICAL DYNAMICS MANAGEMENT
CONTROL UNIT (VDM WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION
SEE MORE:
Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Left Or Right Seat Belt
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove trim panels for door pillar.
Installation
Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be
reused
Screw connection must be completed within 20 minutes (start of curing)
Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
Clean thread of nut
Removing And Installing/Renewing Dynamic Drive In The Wheel Arch
Notes
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to
enter the hydraulic
system.
Do not draw off hydraulic fluid (risk of contamination).
