BMW 7 Series: Removing Entry Profile Section On Loading Ramp, Left, Right And Center
CAUTION: Before drilling out rivets, drive in rivet pins with a punch.
Drill out rivets (1). Remove entry profile section (2) towards front.
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Fig. 62: Identifying Profile Section On Loading Ramp And Rivets
REMOVING LEFT OR RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER
Inspect the shock absorber while installed to ascertain whether it needs to be replaced.
Replace shock absorber if it is leaking. Replace shock absorber if it can be easily pushed in or pulled out when removed.
Release screw (1) and remove. Tilt shock absorber in direction of arrow. Release screw (2) and remove shock absorber.
Installation
Hold shock absorber vertically: protective cap points upwards. Completely press in shock absorber once and pull out up to required installation length. Do not tilt shock absorber further than is needed for installation.
Tightening Torque, 86 10 21AZ
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Fig. 63: Removing Shock Absorber With Screw
REMOVING LOADING RAMP LOCK
Unscrew bolts (1).
Installation
Tightening Torque, 86 10 28AZ
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Fig. 64: Identifying Loading Ramp Lock Bolts
Pass lever (1) of rotary striker lock (2) out of square hole (3) by twisting from side to side.
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Fig. 65: Identifying Lever Of Rotary Striker Lock Out Of Square Hole
Unscrew bolts (1).
Installation
Opening for securing clip (2) points to front or rear.
Square-head nut (3) rests with its square surface parallel to bearing pedestal (4).
Tightening Torque, 86 10 29AZ
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Fig. 66: Identifying Clip, Square-Head Nut With Bearing Pedestal And Loading
Ramp Bolt
Raise edge (1) of securing clip and slide in direction of arrow towards rear.
Detach bearing pedestal (2).
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Fig. 67: Removing Bearing Pedestal
Installation
Install bearing pedestal (1) on stub (3) of locking bracket (3).
Off-center bore (4) in bearing pedestal (1) points with short distance (A) to locking bracket (3).
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Fig. 68: Identifying Bearing Pedestal On Stub Of Locking Bracket
REMOVING MOUNTING BRACKET SEALING CAP
Cut out mounting bracket (3) along markings (1, 2) and lever out of apron (4).
Installation
For gluing, use two-component adhesive ICEMA R 101 and hardener 7.
Mixture ratio: ICEMA R 101 7 parts; hardener 7 1 part.
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Fig. 69: Identifying Mounting Bracket Along Markings And Lever Out Of Apron
REMOVING MOUNTING BRACKET, CENTER, LEFT AND RIGHT
NOTE: Disassembly of Camlock retaining cam, refer to DISASSEMBLY OF CAMLOCK RETAINING CAM
Unscrew bolts (1).
Installation
Tightening Torque, 86 10 31AZ
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Fig. 70: Identifying Mounting Bracket Bolts
REMOVING OUTER PULL ROD MOUNT, LEFT AND RIGHT
Release screws (1) and remove pull rod mount (2).
Installation
Tightening Torque, 86 10 30AZ
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Fig. 71: Identifying Pull Rod Mounts With Screw
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Check the guide bush while installed to ascertain whether it needs to be
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Removing Plastic Bush/Metal Bush
Release countersunk metal screws (1).
Fig. 86: Identifying Countersunk Metal Screws
Lever out plastic bush/metal bush (1) with a screwdriver.
Fig. 87: Removing Plastic Bush/Metal Bush With Screwdriv
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