BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Chassis Dynamics / Vertical Dynamics Systems
BMW 7 Series: Vertical Dynamics Systems
- Introduction
- Active Roll Stabilization (ARS)
- Components
- Oscillating Motor
- ARS Hydraulic Valve Manifold
- Vertical Dynamics Control
- Vertical Dynamics Control (VDC)
- Electronic Ride-Height Control
- Electronic Ride-Height Control (EHC)
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Introduction
New Generation of Familiar Systems
General
Nowadays, the dynamic handling systems are subdivided into three groups
according to the co-ordinate axis
that their function relates to.
Development conti
Active Roll Stabilization (ARS)
General Information
Active Roll Stabilization was first fitted on the 7 Series predecessor, the
E65/E66, and has been used in similar
form since on the E6x and E7x models.
This section only describe
Components
Active Roll Stabilization (ARS)
Control Unit
The VDM control unit is located in the passenger compartment near the
right-hand A-pillar. The VDM control
unit receives its power supply via Terminal 15N
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Headlight Fogging Fault Pattern
NOTE: Certain weather conditions can lead to fogging on the inside of the
headlight
lens.
This is not necessarily a fault that requires replacement of the
headlight.
Permissible fogging. Headlight does not need to be replaced.
Impermissible fogging. Replace the headlight.
Fig. 42: Identifying
Front Brakes
CHECKING BRAKE DISCS
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove WHEELS.
Checking thickness difference:
Measure thickness difference within brake surfaces at 8 point (spread
over the circumference) with a
micrometer gauge
Compare measurement result with setpoint value.
Fig. 14: Measuring Thickness
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