51 23 400 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Actuator (Active Pedestrian Protection, Not Deployed), Vehicles Up To 09/2011: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW 750xi, 2011 BMW 750Lxi, 2010 BMW 750xi, and 2010 BMW 750Lxi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Adhere to the following SAFETY INFORMATION
so as to avoid a danger of injury by the actuator.
The BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD must be clamped off prior to work on the actuator or engine compartment lid!
Do not exert any force on the actuator.
Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the actuator and thereby cause serious injury.
The BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD must be clamped off prior to work on the actuator or engine compartment lid!
Do not exert any force on the actuator.
Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the actuator and thereby cause serious injury.
IMPORTANT:
After the actuator has been installed, retaining screws (1) must be removed!
The retaining screws are required as aids to fitting the actuator.
If the retaining screws are not removed after the actuator has been installed, active pedestrian protection will not function.
The retaining screws are required as aids to fitting the actuator.
If the retaining screws are not removed after the actuator has been installed, active pedestrian protection will not function.
Actuator procedure not activated:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
NOTE:
When the actuators have not activated, the front flap and gas pressure springs do not have to be removed.