BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing Door
IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body parts.
The illustrations are schematic representations and are to be applied to the
relevant vehicle type.
Open door.
Release screw on connector frame.
Front door: Tightening torque 41 51 4AZ.
Rear door: Tightening torque 41 52 4AZ.
Fig. 402: Locating Screw On Connector Frame
NOTE: Secure door against closing.
Release screw (1) on door retainer.
Front door: Tightening torque 51 21 3AZ.
Rear door: Tightening torque 51 22 3AZ.
Open door up to stop.
Fig. 403: Identifying Screw On Door Retainer
Release screws between both hinge elements at top and bottom.
Front door: Tightening torque 41 51 1AZ.
Rear door: Tightening torque 41 52 1AZ.
Fig. 404: Locating Hinge Elements
Pull plug connection from door pillar, unlock by pulling out bar and detach.
Unhinge door by moving upwards and placing it on a suitable surface.
Installation:
If necessary, adjust DOOR.
Fig. 405: Pulling Plug Connection From Door Pillar
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The AFGS system consists of the following components:
Satellites (control unit + sensor)
Sensors, inside, bumper trim, left/middle/right
ACSM control unit (Crash Safety Module)
Cables and c
IMPORTANT: The BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD must be clamped off on vehicles with
AFGS
active pedestrian protection!
Do not damage adjoining body components!
Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitte
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CAUTION: Observe safety regulations.
Investigate cause of triggering of safety battery terminal.
To do so, read out fault memory of airbag control unit. Note fault
messages stored in memory. Rectify faults. Then clear fault memory.
Use of safety battery terminal:
From model year 1998 in Series E
Remove acoustic cover (1) in following steps:
Raise
Remove in direction of travel
Installation:
Insert acoustic cover (1) into existing rubber guides.
Fig. 18: Identifying Acoustic Cover
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ENGINE (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Move ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID into