LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> BMW >> 2009 >> 650i 2D Convertible, Automatic >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 2035 (Front Axle - Repair) >> General >> 00...... Raising Vehicle With Trolley Jack

00...... Raising Vehicle With Trolley Jack

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW 135i, 2009 BMW 135i, and 2008 BMW 135i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT: Observe the following trolley-jack-related instructions: 
  1. Use only BMW-distributed/approved trolley jacks which have rubber plate contact points.
  2. Trolley jacks must be regularly serviced and always checked for functional reliability before they are used!
  3. Check the rubber plate on the trolley jack prior to each use, replacing if necessary.
Fig 1: Identifying Trolley Jack
G04725307Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
WARNING: The vehicle may be raised with a trolley jack only  at the following jacking points!
  1. Car jacking point
  2. Side car jacking points
  3. Rear differential
  4. Risk of damage: It is not permitted to raise the vehicle at the rear differential cover!

  5. Bolting point for rear axle tension struts
Fig 2: Identifying Trolley Jack Jacking Points
G06174534Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.