BMW 7 Series: Through-loading system
Concept
The through-loading system allows the transport
of long objects, such as skies.
Without comfort seats: opening through-loading
- Fold down the center armrest.
- Remove flap.
![Without comfort seats: opening through-loading](images/books/4061/index.30(8).gif)
- Pull handle, arrow 1, down and fold panel forward,
arrow 2.
![Without comfort seats: opening through-loading](images/books/4061/index.31(7).gif)
With comfort seats: opening through-loading
Without rear console
- Fold down the center armrest.
- Pull on the loop.
![With comfort seats: opening through-loading](images/books/4061/index.32(7).gif)
With rear console
- Push the cover up until it engages.
![With rear console](images/books/4061/index.33(7).gif)
- Pull on the loop.
![With rear console](images/books/4061/index.34(7).gif)
With an emergency wheel: enlarging the cargo area
Concept
The emergency wheel and any related components
can be temporarily removed to enlarge the
cargo area.
Removing the emergency wheel and the storage compartments
- To remove the cargo area floor, pull it upward
directly behind the rear backrests.
![Removing the emergency wheel and the storage compartments](images/books/4061/index.35(6).gif)
- Open the ratchet strap.
- Remove the tool holder.
![Removing the emergency wheel and the storage compartments](images/books/4061/index.36(6).gif)
- Remove the emergency wheel from the storage
well.
- Loosen the ratchet strap from the lashing
eyes.
- Remove the storage compartment.
![Removing the emergency wheel and the storage compartments](images/books/4061/index.37(6).gif)
- Remove the storage well.
![Removing the emergency wheel and the storage compartments](images/books/4061/index.38(7).gif)
- Insert the cargo floor panel.
Inserting the emergency wheel
and the storage compartments
Proceed in reverse order to insert the emergency
wheel and the storage compartments.
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Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily ava
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Necessary preliminary tasks
Partially remove LEFT OR RIGHT BACKREST COVER
Installation
Powerlok screws must be replaced and must not be reused
Powerlok screws are mechanical screw locks with trilobular threads
Installation
Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be
REPLACING OIL ACCUMULATOR (GA8HP45Z)
Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale
fuel vapors.
Wear protective gloves.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
IMPORTANT: Applies to vehicles from 08/2011
Remove transmission oil sump only after it has cooled down.
After complet