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.
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.
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.
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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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
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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Removing and installing the ICM control unit
The ICM control unit performs tasks that are important for many vehicle
functions, e. g. provision of sensor
signals. If the vehicle were operated without the ICM control unit installed, a
large number of vehicle functions
would not be available. In the
Park Distance Control
PDC is activated in response to the engagement of reverse gear or the
operation of the PDC button next to the
gear selector switch.
Fig. 143: Identifying PDC And Rear View Camera ON/OFF And Side View Function
Button
PDC AND REAR VIEW CAMERA REFERENCE CHART
PDC and rear vie