BMW 7 Series: Removing Entry Profile Section On Loading Ramp, Left, Right And Center
CAUTION: Before drilling out rivets, drive in rivet pins with a punch.
Drill out rivets (1). Remove entry profile section (2) towards front.
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Fig. 62: Identifying Profile Section On Loading Ramp And Rivets
REMOVING LEFT OR RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER
Inspect the shock absorber while installed to ascertain whether it needs to be replaced.
Replace shock absorber if it is leaking. Replace shock absorber if it can be easily pushed in or pulled out when removed.
Release screw (1) and remove. Tilt shock absorber in direction of arrow. Release screw (2) and remove shock absorber.
Installation
Hold shock absorber vertically: protective cap points upwards. Completely press in shock absorber once and pull out up to required installation length. Do not tilt shock absorber further than is needed for installation.
Tightening Torque, 86 10 21AZ
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Fig. 63: Removing Shock Absorber With Screw
REMOVING LOADING RAMP LOCK
Unscrew bolts (1).
Installation
Tightening Torque, 86 10 28AZ
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Fig. 64: Identifying Loading Ramp Lock Bolts
Pass lever (1) of rotary striker lock (2) out of square hole (3) by twisting from side to side.
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Fig. 65: Identifying Lever Of Rotary Striker Lock Out Of Square Hole
Unscrew bolts (1).
Installation
Opening for securing clip (2) points to front or rear.
Square-head nut (3) rests with its square surface parallel to bearing pedestal (4).
Tightening Torque, 86 10 29AZ
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Fig. 66: Identifying Clip, Square-Head Nut With Bearing Pedestal And Loading
Ramp Bolt
Raise edge (1) of securing clip and slide in direction of arrow towards rear.
Detach bearing pedestal (2).
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Fig. 67: Removing Bearing Pedestal
Installation
Install bearing pedestal (1) on stub (3) of locking bracket (3).
Off-center bore (4) in bearing pedestal (1) points with short distance (A) to locking bracket (3).
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Fig. 68: Identifying Bearing Pedestal On Stub Of Locking Bracket
REMOVING MOUNTING BRACKET SEALING CAP
Cut out mounting bracket (3) along markings (1, 2) and lever out of apron (4).
Installation
For gluing, use two-component adhesive ICEMA R 101 and hardener 7.
Mixture ratio: ICEMA R 101 7 parts; hardener 7 1 part.
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Fig. 69: Identifying Mounting Bracket Along Markings And Lever Out Of Apron
REMOVING MOUNTING BRACKET, CENTER, LEFT AND RIGHT
NOTE: Disassembly of Camlock retaining cam, refer to DISASSEMBLY OF CAMLOCK RETAINING CAM
Unscrew bolts (1).
Installation
Tightening Torque, 86 10 31AZ
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Fig. 70: Identifying Mounting Bracket Bolts
REMOVING OUTER PULL ROD MOUNT, LEFT AND RIGHT
Release screws (1) and remove pull rod mount (2).
Installation
Tightening Torque, 86 10 30AZ
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Fig. 71: Identifying Pull Rod Mounts With Screw
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Removing Overrunning Equipment/Maintaining Or Replacing Guide
Bush/Installing Overrunning Equipment
After installing overrunning equipment, readjust brake system, refer to
ADJUSTING BRAKE SYSTEM
Check the guide bush while installed to ascertain whether it needs to be
replaced. Raise ball end area
Removing Plastic Bush/Metal Bush
Release countersunk metal screws (1).
Fig. 86: Identifying Countersunk Metal Screws
Lever out plastic bush/metal bush (1) with a screwdriver.
Fig. 87: Removing Plastic Bush/Metal Bush With Screwdriv
Repair Work On GFP Components With Gelcoat Surface
Scratches in Gelcoat surface
Scratches in the Gelcoat surface which do not allow the GFP mat structure to
show through can be touched up.
Sand out scratches with water and 800 wet sandpaper. Then sa
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Cover For Side Member At Rear (Rear Side Panel Removed)
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.
The following new bodywork parts are required:
Cover, side member, rear (component is included on new side panel part)
Removal
Open weld joints in area (1).
Fig. 357: Identifying Weld Joints Area
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Functions
Unlocking/locking the Vehicle
The vehicle unlocking/locking procedure is initiated by the following system
components:
ID transmitter
Mechanical key/spare key
Exterior trunk button (only unlocks the trunk)
Central-lock button
Interior trunk button on the A-pillar (only unlocks the trunk)
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