BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Antiroll Bar Link/Integral Link
NOTE: If the integral link is detached from the swinging arm, it is necessary after installation to carry out a chassis/wheel alignment check.
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove REAR WHEEL.
Release nut (1) and remove screw.
Tightening torque 33 32 4AZ.
Release screw (2) and remove integral link (3).
Tightening torque 33 32 5AZ.
Installation note: Replace screw and nut.
Tighten screw connections in NORMAL POSITION.
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Fig. 91: Identifying Nut, Screw And Integral Link
After installation
- Perform chassis/wheel alignment check.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT STEERING ASSEMBLY COVER
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Unscrew all bolts.
Lever out expanding rivets (1).
Removing steering assembly cover (2).
If necessary, replace faulty expanding rivets (1).
Make sure steering assembly cover (2) is correctly seated.
Replacement
From April 09 the snap fasteners are discontinued and replaced by a conventional screw connection.
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Fig. 92: Identifying Rivets And Steering Assembly Cover
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT SWINGING ARM
NOTE: If the swinging arm is detached from the integral link/wheel carrier or rear axle support, it is necessary after re-installation to carry out a chassis/wheel alignment check.
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove REAR WHEEL
- Remove ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK FROM SWINGING ARM
- Remove INTEGRAL LINK FROM SWINGING ARM
Slacken nut (1).
Tightening torque 37 14 5AZ.
Remove jointed rod (2) from swinging arm.
Installation note:
Sensor lever (3) must point from ride height sensor to respective rear wheel.
Replace self-locking nut.
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Fig. 93: Identifying Slacken Nut, Jointed Rod And Sensor Lever
Slacken nut (1).
Remove bolt (2) towards rear.
Tightening torque 33 32 3AZ.
Installation note: Replace self-locking nut.
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Fig. 94: Identifying Slacken Nut And Bolt
IMPORTANT: Loosen the screw connection swinging arm on rear axle support only with ring installation tool (1) and extension lever (2).
Release torque > 400 Nm
See workshop equipment catalogue for tools:
Ring fitting tool: Order No. 81 64 2 185 817
Extension lever: Order No. 81 64 2 185 816
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Fig. 95: Identifying Ring Installation Tool And Extension Lever
Release nut (1) and remove eccentric washer (see magnified area). Pull out eccentric bolt (2).
Tightening torque 33 32 2AZ.
Installation note: Note direction of insertion of eccentric bolt (2).
Align eccentric bolt (2) by means of marking to rear axle support.
Reinstall eccentric washer (see magnified area).
Replace self-locking nut.
Tighten bolt connection in NORMAL POSITION.
Release nut (3) and remove bolt (4).
Tightening torque 33 32 1AZ.
Installation note: Replace nut.
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Fig. 96: Identifying Nuts And Eccentric Bolt
Tighten bolt connection in NORMAL POSITION.
After installation
- Check that output shaft is correctly seated in rear axle final drive.
- Perform chassis/wheel alignment check.
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Removing And Installing/replacing Left Or Right Tank Cover
Operations on right side analogous to left side shown. Use graphics in a
mirror-inverted way.
Release all screws (2).
Unscrew nut (3).
Feed out tank cover (1) towards rear above tension strut (4).
Removing And Installing/Replacing Lower Left Or Right Cover (Wheel
Arch)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
Release all screws (1).
Remove cover.
Replacement
From April 09 the snap fasteners are discontinued and replaced by a
conventional screw c
Replacing An Upper Wishbone
NOTE: If the wishbone is detached from the rear axle support/wheel
carrier, it will be
necessary to carry out a wheel alignment procedure after assembly.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove REAR WHEE
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Integrated key
General information
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked
without the vehicle key using the integrated key.
The integrated key also fits the glove compartment.
Safety information
Warning
For some country versions, unlocking from the
inside is only possible with special knowledge.
Persons w
Installing Repair Cable For Reversing Camera
Read and comply with notes on HANDLING WIRING HARNESSES AND WIRING.
NOTE: Work is shown on the F01 by way of example. There may be differences
in detail
in the case of other vehicle types and equipment specifications.
Remove trim panels.
Lay repair cable from reversing camera (3) along wiring harn
