X Series E53 X5 3.0d (M57) OFFRD
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Removing and installing / replacing left or
right air reservoir
Warning!
Danger of injury!
Drain the air spring system before carrying out any work on
the air supply unit, air pipes and air springs! Danger of injury if
this instruction is not complied with!
Risk of damage!
The vehicle must not stand on its wheels when the air spring
struts and air springs are depressurized! Otherwise the air
spring struts and air springs will be damaged and later
destroyed during driving!
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.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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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
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Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel
Remove support for side member at rear (1).
Remove support for side member at front (2).
RA Removing and installing / replacing left or right air reservoir
BMW AG - TIS
04.02.2013 00:08
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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