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
NOTES ON REMOVING AND INSTALLING LOW PROFILE BAND CLAMPS
Notes
IMPORTANT: During removal Low Profile band clamp (dotted line) is
overstretched and must
not be reused!
Fig. 82: Identifying Low Profile Band Clamp (Dotted Line)
Removing
Place special tool 31 5 200 on tabs (1, 2).
NOTE: Make sure that
The optional rear-compartment massage gives the rear-seat passenger even more
comfort than in the E65. The rear-compartment massage function is being offered
in the F01/F02 for the first time at BMW.
An electropneumatic system is used to implement the massage function.
The massage function is av