BMW 7 Series: Filling Bulkhead Cross-Member With Foam
For acoustic insulation reasons insulating foam is applied to the finish-painted bodyshell in the bulkhead crossmember area.
A 2-component PU cavity foam is used.
Sourcing reference for cavity foam, refer to BMW Parts Department.
Observe SAFETY AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.
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Fig. 7: Identifying Seal Plugs Of Cavities
Remove seal plugs of cavities 1 to 3 and fill cavities with foam.
In so doing, insert spray pipe into bores and slowly pull out during the spraying operation.
To perform the operation, it may be necessary to lengthen the spray pipe.
IMPORTANT: Empty the can within 8 minutes.
Follow manufacturer's safety instructions.
Frame Alignment Control Dimensions, Body
Dimensions in mm.
Measurement tolerances:
- < or = 1000 mm +- 1.5 mm
- > or = 1000 mm +- 2.5 mm
The control points shown serve to check the body and the straightening attachment.
The specified dimensions/measurements always refer to the center point of the bore/screw.
Underbody view 1
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Fig. 8: Identifying Frame Alignment Control Dimensions, Body - Underbody View
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Underbody view 2
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Fig. 9: Identifying Frame Alignment Control Dimensions, Body - Underbody View
2
Top view, front end
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Fig. 10: Identifying Frame Alignment Control Dimensions, Body - Top View,
Front End
The specified dimensions refer to removed assemblies.
View, B-pillar
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Fig. 11: Identifying Frame Alignment Control Dimensions, Body - B-Pillar
Measurement a=1634 mm between screw-on points of door brakes.
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Gap Dimensions, Body
The dimensions specified in this document are applicable at an object
temperature of 20ºC. The aim of
adjustment is to achieve a uniform gap.
Symmetry of the gaps between left and right sides of th
Gun For Cavity Sealing
Fig. 17: Identifying Vessel Gun, Angle Nozzle And Round Spray Nozzle
1.0 Scope of delivery
Owner's Handbook
Pressure vessel gun (1) for cavity sealing
Spray set, consisting of spray hoses: angle
Information/Warning Labels
Missing or damaged information/warning labels (e.g. tire inflation pressure)
must be replaced.
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INFORMATION ON HAZARDS
1.0 Aluminium
HAZARDS INFORMATION CHAR
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Replacing Gas Cartridge For Crash-Active Headrest On Left Or Right (From
09/2010)
WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag
modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the crash-active headrest
and thereby cause injury.
Switch off the ignition!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE CABL
Operation And Display
The driver can select the four main modes using the driving dynamics switch.
These main modes are designated
as follows:
Comfort
Normal
Sport
Sport+
After the vehicle is started, the driving dynamics control is always in
"Normal" mode. When the driving
dynamics switch is moved to the "Sport"
