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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Notes
WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
Check function of DME control unit
Switch off ignition
Remove AIR FILTER HOUSING
Unlock plug connection and detach.
Unclip control sensor cable at retaining clips.
Release control se
The driver can select the four main modes using the driving dynamics switch.
These main modes are designated
as follows:
Comfort
Normal
Sport
Sport+
After the vehicle is started, the driving dynamics control is always in
"Normal" mode. When the driving
dynamics switch is moved to the "Sport"