37 20 001 Removing and installing/replacing DYNAMIC DRIVE valve block

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IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.
Seal off pipe connections with plugs.

NOTE: 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:

Draw off and dispose off hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
Remove bottom right wheel arch trim . See 51 71 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT (BOTTOM) RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
Partially remove right underbody paneling . See 51 47 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT UNDERBODY PANELING .

Release nuts (1, 2) (pressure lines to rear axle oscillating motor).

Tightening torque 37 14 12AZ. See INTEGRATED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- 650I .

Release nut (3) (return line)

Tightening torque 37 14 19AZ. See INTEGRATED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- 650I .

Release nut (4) (pressure line)

Tightening torque 37 14 16AZ. See INTEGRATED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- 650I .

Release nuts (5, 6) (pressure lines to front axle oscillating motor).

Tightening torque 37 14 15AZ. See INTEGRATED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- 650I .

Installation:

Fig 1: Identifying Pressure Lines To Front Axle Oscillating Motor Components

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Make sure hydraulic lines are laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.

Partially detach front right wheel arch trim. . See 51 71 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .

Disconnect plug connections (1, 2).

Remove grounding strap from valve block.

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque 37 14 17AZ. See INTEGRATED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- 650I .

Raise valve block and remove towards front.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections

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Disconnect all plug connections (1) on valve block.

Unclip wiring set from valve block.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connections On Valve Block

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After installation:

Fill and bleed hydraulic system . See 37 10 001 Initial Operation With Test Run Of Dynamic Drive .
Check pipe connections for leaks
If necessary, carry out initial Dynamic Drive operation . See 37 10 001 Initial Operation With Test Run Of Dynamic Drive .