X Series E70 X5 4.8i (N62TU) OFFRD
Version with ride-height control:
Deactivate and drain air spring/suspension system
Important!
Do not use any tools to remove the lower section of the air
spring (1).
Tilt lower section of air spring (1) by hand towards front/side.
Installation:
Press lower section of air spring (1) by hand into wheel carrier
until it can be seen and heard to snap into place.
Press clutch pedal down to floor and secure with pedal support.
Note:
The pedal support may only be released when the brake lines are
reconnected.
This prevents brake fluid from emerging from the expansion tank
and air from entering the system when the brake lines are opened.
Position an oil tray underneath to catch brake fluid.
Release banjo bolts (1), gripping brake hoses (2) at square
head in the process.
Disconnect brake hoses (2) and seal off with plugs.
Installation:
Make sure brake hose is laid without tension and with sufficient
spacing to adjoining components.
Tightening torque 34 32 1AZ
.
If necessary, position special tool 00 2 040 with a 2nd person
helping on workshop jack 00 2 030 .
Insert special tools 33 5 181 and 33 5 182 into corresponding
mountings of special tool 00 2 040 .
Lower special tool 33 3 274.
RA Lowering/raising rear axle carrier (special tool SWZ00-2040)
BMW AG - TIS
08.02.2013 04:28
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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