BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Replacing Lower Left Or Right Cover (Wheel Arch)
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
Release all screws (1).
Remove cover.
Replacement
From April 09 the snap fasteners are discontinued and replaced by a conventional screw connection.
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Fig. 103: Identifying Cover And Screws
REPLACING A BALL JOINT IN LEFT OR RIGHT SWINGING ARM/LOWER WHEEL CARRIER
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove PUSH ROD/INTEGRAL LINK
- Remove spring strut from wheel carrier
- Vehicle without air suspension:
- Remove spring strut from wheel carrier
- Vehicle with air suspension:
- Deactivate AIR SPRING SYSTEM
- Release air
- Remove SPRING STRUT from wheel carrier
- Remove SWINGING ARM from wheel carrier
Secure special tool 31 5 220 with wheel studs to drive flange.
Support axle carrier with special tool 31 5 220 and workshop jack 00 2 030.
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Fig. 104: Supporting Axle Carrier With Special Tool (31 5 220) And Workshop
Jack (00 2 030)
Remove snap ring (1).
Installation: Install retaining ring (1).
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Fig. 105: Identifying Snap Ring And Retaining Ring
Pull out ball joint with special tools 33 4 193, 33 4 191, 33 4 192 and 33 3 333.
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Fig. 106: Pulling Ball Joint Using Special Tools (33 4 193), (33 4 191) And
(33 4 192)
Fit new ball joint (1) with special tools 33 3 333, 33 4 192, 33 4 191 and 33 4 194.
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Fig. 107: Installing Ball Joint With Special Tools (33 3 333), (33 4 192) And
(33 4 191)
After installation
- Perform chassis/wheel alignment check.
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Replacing An Upper Wishbone
NOTE: If the wishbone is detached from the rear axle support/wheel
carrier, it will be
necessary to carry out a wheel alignment procedure after assembly.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove REAR WHEE
Axle Mounting
REPLACING ALL RUBBER MOUNTS FOR REAR AXLE SUPPORT
Notes
IMPORTANT: Before removing rear axle support:
In order to avoid damage to vehicle hoist, perform weight compensation on
vehicle.
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Active Rear Axle Kinematics
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING INTEGRAL ACTIVE STEERING
Necessary preliminary tasks
LOWER REAR AXLE SUPPORT
Remove BOTH TOE ARMS
IMPORTANT: Screws (1) must not be released during removal!
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Drive, Seat Adjustment
DRIVE SEAT ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART
Notes on initializing electric seat actuator drives
NOTE: Initialization is carried out at the adjusting switch of the
relevant seat.
In this process, the end positions of the relevant electric seat actuator
drive are recorded and stored.
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Steering Wheel
Removing And Installing/Replacing Sport Steering Wheel
NOTE: Chassis/wheel alignment is not necessary after the steering wheel
has been
removed and installed or replaced.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove AIRBAG UNIT
Move wheels/sport steering wheel into straight-ahead position.
Disconnect plug
