BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Front Axle / Spring Strut
BMW 7 Series: Spring Strut
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Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers
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
Replacing Front Left Or Right Coil Spring
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
Stabilizer Bar
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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Replacing Left Led Fan Left (Outer)
Necessary preliminary work:
Remove HEADLIGHT WITH LED TECHNOLOGY
Open screw lock (1).
Release screws (2) and remove protective cap (3).
Tightening torque: 1, 5 Nm
Fig. 35: Opening Screw Lock To Release Screws And Protective Cap
Installation note:
Check seal (1). Replace protective cap (2) if n
Checking Cylinder Head For Watertightness (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Remove LEFT CYLINDER HEAD.
Remove RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD.
Remove ALL VALVES.
NOTE: Set of special tools 11 8 080 can be used for cylinder bank 1 to 4
and cylinder
bank 5 to 8.
Position special tool 11 8 081 on cylinder head.
Fig. 44: Positioning Special Tool 11 8 081 O
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