BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Body / Rear Lid
BMW 7 Series: Rear Lid
- Adjusting Tailgate
- Removing And Installing Rear Lid (Tailgate)
- Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Tension Spring For Rear Lid (Tailgate)
- Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Tension Spring With Damper For Tailgate
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Adjusting Tailgate
IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body parts.
Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment
options are not sufficient.
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Observe GAP D
Removing And Installing Rear Lid (Tailgate)
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove PANEL FOR REAR LID.
Disconnect all cable plug connections and pull wiring harness out of
rear lid.
Carry over the work step sho
Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Tension Spring For Rear Lid
(Tailgate)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL on left
WARNING: Support tailgate in fully opened position with suitable
apparatus. Danger
of injury!
Press retainer (1) tog
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Replacing Pipes For Air Springs
WARNING: Risk of injury!
Drain the air spring system before carrying out any work on the air supply
unit, air pipes and air springs! Danger of injury if this instruction is not
complied with!
Risk of damage!
Extreme cleanliness must be ensured in the connection area of the pipes during
removal and
Vertical Dynamics Control (VDC)
Control Unit
Fig. 124: Identifying VDM
INDEX REFERENCE CHART
VDM
The location of the VDM control unit is dependent on the country in which the
vehicle is sold.
On left-hand drive vehicles the control unit is fitted inside the
passenger compartment near the right A-pillar
(as illustrated)
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