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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Necessary preliminary work
Remove RADIO AND IHKA CONTROLS
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 61 31 2AZ.
NOTE: Use special tool 00 9 450 to tighten screws.
Remove fan (2) from IHKA controls (3).
Installation note:
Make sure pins (4) are correctly located on fan (2).
Fig. 101: Identifying Fan
Driver assistance systems operating unit
Fig. 158: Identifying Driver Assistance Systems Operating Unit Buttons
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Function illumination
Button for the warning function of the Adaptive
Brake Assistant
The driver assistance systems operating unit contains a button for switchi