BMW 7 Series: Instructions For Removing And Installing Ear Clips

Notes

NOTE: The work steps are show on assorted components.

Ear clip must always be replaced.

To remove an ear clip, place special tool 32 1 260 at right angles to ear and cut ear open.

Fig. 112: Removing Ear Clip Using Special Tool (32 1 260)

The ear clip can be fitted not only axially but also radially after the hook fastener has been opened.

Fig. 113: Identifying Hook Fastener On Ear Clip

Attach hook fastener and press ear together with special tool 32 1 260.

Fig. 114: Pressing Hook Fastener And Ear Clip Using Special Tool (32 1 260)

The diagonal cutting pliers of special tool 32 1 260 can be used in areas which are difficult to access.

Fig. 115: Removing Ear Clip Using Special Tool (32 1 260)

IMPORTANT: Gap (A) max. 1 mm!

Fig. 116: Identifying Ear Clip Gap

NOTES ON HYDRAULIC LINE WITH QUICK-CONNECT COUPLING

1) Quick-connect coupling with ID marking

Fig. 117: Identifying Quick-Connect Coupling With ID Marking

Removing

Push quick-connect coupling (1) against pipe (4) (thereby relieving strain on spring (2) ).

Press plastic ring (3) into quick-connect coupling (1) and remove coupling (1).

Assembly

Markings (K) on coupling (1) and pipe (4) must be flush.

Push quick-connect coupling (1) onto pipe (4) until a "click" can clearly be heard.

To check that quick-connect coupling (1) has been installed correctly, pull it back forcefully.

2) Quick-connect coupling with indication pins

Fig. 118: Identifying Quick-Connect Coupling With Indication Pins

Removing

Press plastic ring (2) into quick-connect coupling (1) and remove coupling (1).

Assembly

When replacing hydraulic line: remove transportation lock (T).

Push quick-connect coupling (1) onto pipe (3) until both indication pins (4) can be seen and felt to point outwards at outside diameter of housing.

To check that quick-connect coupling (1) has been correctly fitted, feel indication pins (4) at outside diameter of housing. When correctly seated, indication pins (4) cannot be pressed into housing.

IMPORTANT: Coupling is not correctly engaged if both indication pins (4) fail to protrude from housing. Leakage is thus unavoidable.

OVERVIEW OF LINES, STEERING WITH ARS

Fig. 119: Overview Of Lines, Steering With ARS

STEERING LINES REFERENCE CHART

1. Return line
2. Suction line
3. ARS expansion hose part 3
4. ARS return line
5. ARS expansion hose part 2
6. ARS+AFS return
7. ARS expansion hose part 4
8. Expansion hose part 2
9. Expansion hose part 1
10. ARS expansion hose part 1

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