BMW 7 Series: Front Axle Suspension
REMOVE AND INSTALL/REPLACE STIFFENING PLATE (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE)
IMPORTANT: Observe safety instructions for raising the vehicle Driving without stiffening plate is not permissible!
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION in front and rear
Release screws (1).
Remove stiffening plate (reinforcement plate) (2).
Installation note: Replace screws.
Tightening torque 31 10 2AZ.
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Fig. 15: Identifying Stiffening Plate (Reinforcement Plate) With Screws
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Graphic is only an example. Detail deviations depending on model or engine version are possible.
Unscrew all bolts.
Remove underbody protection (1) in direction of arrow from bumper trim (2).
Installation note: Make sure underbody protection (1) is correctly seated.
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Fig. 16: Removing Underbody Protection From Bumper Trim
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Unscrew all bolts.
Remove underbody protection (1).
Installation: Make sure underbody protection (1) is correctly seated.
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Fig. 17: Locating Underbody Protection Bolts
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Front Sub-Frame
Lowering/Raising Front Axle Support (Universal Lifter)
Notes
IMPORTANT: Before lowering front axle support:
Observe SAFETY INFORMATION on raising the vehicle.
In order to avoid damage to vehicle hois
Removing And Installing/Replacing Top Right Wishbone
NOTE: Control arms with + or - marking (see graphic) are camber correction
arms:
- Underdimension variant
+ Overdimension variant
These camber correction arms are used to correct the camber values by
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Body Cavity Sealing and Undercoating - Operating Fluids
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ON PRESERVATION MEASURES
The classic quality of BMW automobiles is based on the long-term
comprehensive research and testing, the
design, the applied materials and the manufacturing procedures in modern
production plants.
BMW recommends cleaning the engine, engine compartm
Connector Housing, LCC Contact (Load Current Contact)
Notes
Socket housing:
Press lock (1) with suitable tool (2) in direction of arrow out of socket
housing (3).
Fig. 113: Pressing Lock With Suitable Tool
Pull lock (1) out of socket housing (2).
Fig. 114: Pulling Lock Of Socket Housing
Insert special tool 61 0 317 into socket housing (1) and pull o
