BMW 7 Series: Replacing Suction Line For Power Steering (From Fluid Reservoir To
Connecting Piece)
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.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.
Recycling
Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable expansion tank.
Necessary preliminary work
- Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir
- Remove OIL RESERVOIR from body
- Remove raw-air supply duct on left.
Unfasten hose clamp (1).
Disconnect intake pipe (2) from oil reservoir.
Installation note:
Marks on oil reservoir and intake pipe must match up.
Replace hose clamp.
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Fig. 178: Identifying Oil Reservoir Intake Pipe With Hose Clamp
Unfasten hose clamp (1).
Remove intake pipe (2).
Installation note:
Replace hose clamp.
Make sure intake pipe is laid without tension and with sufficient distance to
adjoining components.
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Fig. 179: Identifying Intake Pipe With Hose Clamp
After installation
- Fill and bleed hydraulic system.
- Check line connections for leak tightness.
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ADJUSTMENT/INITIAL OPERATION FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING
NOTE: Adjustment/start-up of the active steering must be carried out:
Before adjustment work on the front axle/steering
After work on the stee
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Safety information
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to conditions
or other factors, the system may not respond.
There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own
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 possi