BMW 7 Series: Replacing Suction Line For Power Steering (From Fluid Reservoir To Connecting Piece)
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.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.
Recycling
Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable expansion tank.
Necessary preliminary work
- Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir
- Remove OIL RESERVOIR from body
- Remove raw-air supply duct on left.
Unfasten hose clamp (1).
Disconnect intake pipe (2) from oil reservoir.
Installation note: Marks on oil reservoir and intake pipe must match up.
Replace hose clamp.
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Fig. 178: Identifying Oil Reservoir Intake Pipe With Hose Clamp
Unfasten hose clamp (1).
Remove intake pipe (2).
Installation note: Replace hose clamp.
Make sure intake pipe is laid without tension and with sufficient distance to adjoining components.
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Fig. 179: Identifying Intake Pipe With Hose Clamp
After installation
- Fill and bleed hydraulic system.
- Check line connections for leak tightness.
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Electronic Power Steering
ADJUSTMENT/INITIAL OPERATION FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING
NOTE: Adjustment/start-up of the active steering must be carried out:
Before adjustment work on the front axle/steering
After work on the stee
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Rear seats
General information
The seat adjustment switches are located on the
center armrest of the rear seats.
If the safety switch is pressed, the seats cannot
be adjusted.
Additional information:
Safety switch
Safety information
Warning
There is a risk of jamming when folding down
the center armrest in
Crimping Micro Power Quadlock Contacts (MPQ)
Notes
To crimp MPQ contacts, use hand pliers 61 4 321 (1) in conjunction with
crimping head 61 4 325 (2) from
crimping set 61 4 320.
NOTE: Hand pliers (1) open automatically as far as they will go when
handles are
pressed together.
Fig. 136: Identifying Hand Pliers With Crimping Head (61 4 325)
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