7 Series E65 740i (N62TU) SAL
37 12 070
Removing and installing / replacing rear left
or right air spring strut
Warning!
Danger of injury!
Drain the air spring system before carrying out any work on
the air supply unit, air pipes and air spring struts! Danger of
injury if this instruction is not complied with!
Risk of damage!
Extreme cleanliness must be ensured in the connection area
of the pipes during removal and installation. Even the smallest
of dirt particles can cause leakage in the air spring system.
Note:
Read and comply with notes on air spring system.
In a warranty case you must always provide a fault memory
printout, even where there is no fault memory entry, with the
defective part.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
•
Deactivating air spring system:
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Raise vehicle on lifting platform.
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Remove ignition key.
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Pull fuse for control unit
•
Remove rear wheel arch cover
Warning!
Danger of injury!
Do not disassemble the air spring strut! Air spring strut is still
under a certain residual pressure even after the pipe is
disconnected.
Important!
Risk of damage!
Grip residual pressure holding valve when releasing and
tightening banjo bolt in order to avoid leaks at the air spring
strut.
RA Removing and installing / replacing rear left or right air spring strut
BMW AG - TIS
11.02.2013 08:00
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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