BMW 7 Series: Care
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Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily ava
Vehicle care products
General information
BMW recommends using vehicle care and
cleaning products from BMW. Suitable care
products are available from a dealer's service
center or another qualified ser
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9. Do
not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam jets
above 140 â
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General
The chassis and suspension is subdivided into the main components that are
described in more detail in the
following:
Front axle
Rear axle
Damping/suspension
Brakes
Steering
Wheels/tires.
Front Axle
Design Layout
Fig. 2: Identifying F01/F02 Front Axle Components
COMPONENT REFERENCE
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COOLANT THERMOSTAT (N63)
WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Recycling
Catch and dispose of drained coolant in a suitable collecting vessel.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Necessary preliminary work