BMW 7 Series: Replacing Rear Left Or Right Ride Height Sensor
IMPORTANT: Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for raising the vehicle
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION).
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
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Fig. 125: Identifying Rear Left/Right Ride-Height Sensor Plug Connections
Release nut (2) and disconnect jointed rod.
Tightening torque 37 14 4AZ.
Installation note: Sensor lever (3) must point from ride height sensor to respective rear wheel.
Replace self-locking nut.
Release screws (1) and remove ride-height sensor (3).
Tightening torque 37 14 2AZ.
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Fig. 126: Identifying Ride-Height Sensor Plug Connections With Mounting Nuts
And Screws
Replacement:
Release screws (1). Remove holder (2) from ride-height sensor.
Tightening torque 37 14 3AZ.
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Fig. 127: Identifying Ride-Height Sensor With Mounting Holder And Screws
After installation
- Carry out RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
- Check HEADLIGHT SETTING , correct if necessary
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Electronic Damping Force Adjustment
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VERTICAL DYNAMICS MANAGEMENT
CONTROL UNIT (VDM WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION
Removing And Installing/Replacing Dynamic Drive Valve Block
Notes
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow
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WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER.
REMOVE BOTH INTAKE SILENCER HOUSINGS.
Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Remove both control sensors.
Remove both monitoring sensors.
Picture shows the left side,
Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Active Anti-Roll Bar
Notes
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to
enter the hydraulic
system.
Do not draw off hydraulic fluid (risk of contamination).
