Filling Air Spring System:
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IMPORTANT:
To avoid incorrect activation of the air spring struts, do mix up the pipes at the air supply unit connection.
Line, air spring strut, left: "Red".
Line, air spring strut, right: "Blue".
- Check banjo bolt(s) for dirt, clean if necessary.
- Carefully screw in banjo bolt(s) by hand to avoid damaging the plastic thread and with it the air supply unit.
Tightening torque, (2 N.m.).
- Connect BMW diagnosis system.
- Switch ignition on.
- Fill rear left and/or right air spring strut using the BMW diagnosis system (control unit functions: activate menu items "Fill rear left/right air spring" once).
- Lower vehicle.
- Reinstall removed parts.