BMW 7 Series: Spring Strut
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Situation
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, etc.), often
both shock absorbers on the axle in
question are replaced.
Effect
This is not necessary for technical reasons and
Notes
IMPORTANT: Both coil springs on the relevant axle must be replaced only in
the event of
corrosion breakage!
The coil spring is allocated in the Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) under
the menu
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK (STABILIZER
LINK) FOR LEFT/RIGHT STABILIZER
IMPORTANT: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for raising the vehicle
Unscrew nuts (1).
Remove anti-roll bar
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING ALTERNATOR (N63)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Switch off ignition.
Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD.
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER.
Remove left and right INTAKE FILTER HOUSINGS.
Remove alternator DRIVE BELT.
Remove intercooler EXPANSION TANK.
Remove FUEL FEED LINE
Signal Detection
The functions of the steering column switch cluster are:
Detecting the switching signals of the steering-column switches
Detecting the controls in the multifunction steering wheel
Resetting the turn indicator
Transmitting and receiving information.
Detecting the Switching Sign