BMW 7 Series: Through-loading system
Concept
The through-loading system allows the transport
of long objects, such as skies.
Without comfort seats: opening through-loading
- Fold down the center armrest.
- Remove flap.
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- Pull handle, arrow 1, down and fold panel forward,
arrow 2.
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With comfort seats: opening through-loading
Without rear console
- Fold down the center armrest.
- Pull on the loop.
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With rear console
- Push the cover up until it engages.
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- Pull on the loop.
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With an emergency wheel: enlarging the cargo area
Concept
The emergency wheel and any related components
can be temporarily removed to enlarge the
cargo area.
Removing the emergency wheel and the storage compartments
- To remove the cargo area floor, pull it upward
directly behind the rear backrests.
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- Open the ratchet strap.
- Remove the tool holder.
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- Remove the emergency wheel from the storage
well.
- Loosen the ratchet strap from the lashing
eyes.
- Remove the storage compartment.
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- Remove the storage well.
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- Insert the cargo floor panel.
Inserting the emergency wheel
and the storage compartments
Proceed in reverse order to insert the emergency
wheel and the storage compartments.
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Notes
WARNING: Burning hazard! Wear gloves.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove lower TIMING CASE COVER
To facilitate removal and installation of timing chains, turn engine
over with special tool 00 2 300.
Timing drive, cylinders 1 to 4
Remove guide rail (5) from bearing bolt.
Remove timing cha
Notes
WARNING: Electric fuel pump starts up automatically when door is
opened!
Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (risk of fire due to short-circuiting
on removal).
Observe warning on cylinder head cover.
WARNING: Carry out installation work on fuel system only with coolant
temperature
below 40