37 00 100 Draining/filling Air Spring System

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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!

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
To fill the air springs, raise the vehicle until the wheels are freely suspended.

NOTE: Read and comply with notes on air spring system. See 37 00 ... Notes on Air Spring System

Deactivating air spring system:

Fold down passenger compartment fuse box. See 61 13 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Pull out fuse (F32) for air supply unit

Fig 1: Identifying Fuse (F32)
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Draining air spring system:

Connect BMW diagnosis system
Switch ignition on
Drain air springs with aid of BMW diagnosis system (Service functions: menu item "Venting procedure")
Raise vehicle until wheels are freely suspended
Remove ignition key

Fig 2: Identifying BMW Diagnosis System (DIS)
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Activating and filling air spring system:

Raise vehicle until wheels are freely suspended
Check air spring lower section (1) for correct engagement in wheel carrier, correct if necessary

Fig 3: Identifying Air Spring Lower Section
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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
First raise the vehicle (until the wheels are freely suspended) and then activate the air spring system by inserting the fuse. Failure to comply may result in damage to the air springs!

Fig 4: Identifying Fuse (F32)

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Insert fuse (F32) in corresponding slot in fuse box
Connect BMW diagnosis system
Switch ignition on
Fill air springs using BMW diagnosis system (control unit functions)
Lower vehicle
Clear fault memory