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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Observe the following conditions prior to the A/C performance test
1. Provision of a diagnosis system. Safeguard electrical system integrity by
checking the fault memory (no
faults in the fault memory).
2. Provide a thermometer with separate gauge.
3. Perform the test in a suitable workshop area
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION).
Necessary preliminary work
Remove CENTRE TAILGATE TRIM STRIP
Unlock latch mechanisms (2) and lever reversing camera holder (3) out of
center tailgate trim strip (4).
Feed reversing camera (1) ou