37 13 121 Removing and installing/replacing pressure line for valve block VA1

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Special tools required:

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WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
DANGER OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!

IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.
Do not draw off hydraulic fluid (risk of contamination).
Close off line connections with seal plug. 32 1 270

Recycling

Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable collecting vessel.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove right FRONT WHEEL
Remove front right wheel arch cover. See FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) and FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER (REAR SECTION) .
Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Remove right STEERING ASSEMBLY COVER
Remove STIFFENING PLATE if necessary (all-wheel drive vehicles and 760i)
Release front right UNDERBODY PANELLING

IMPORTANT: Pressure line and connection on valve block must be fitted with suitable seal plugs 32 1 270 immediately after removal!

Rear-wheel drive only:

Release screw connections (1) and (2).

Tightening torque 37 13 5AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screw Connections

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Four-wheel drive vehicles only:

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 37 13 3AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Pressure Line Screws

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Unlock holder (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Holder

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Rear-wheel drive only:

Feed both pressure lines out of spacer.

All-wheel drive vehicles only:

Release line clip on front axle support

Installation note:

Check installation position.

Make sure pressure lines are laid without tension.

Fig 4: Identifying Rubber Damper

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Unfasten screw connection (1).

Remove pipe.

Tightening torque 37 13 5AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Banjo Bolt

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IMPORTANT: When assembling, make sure that in succession only the seal plugs of the line to be fitted are removed.

After installation

Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (F01/F02/F07)
Check pipe connections for leaks
Carry out INITIAL DYNAMIC DRIVE OPERATION