Necessary preliminary tasks

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 BMW 328i, 2011 BMW 328i, 2010 BMW 328i, and 2009 BMW 328i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check compliance with TEST CONDITIONS , bring vehicle to a stop if necessary.

Version with air spring system: Carry out ride-height calibration
Check vehicle interior and luggage compartment (incl. luggage compartment recess) for load, unload vehicle if necessary
Introduce DIN load (refer to TECHNICAL DATA ) into vehicle
Determine RIDE-LEVEL HEIGHT OF VEHICLE

NOTE: If the vehicle ride height is not inside the tolerance (refer to Technical Data . See REAR AXLE - RIDE HEIGHT E91 or FRONT AXLE - RIDE HEIGHT E91/REAR END ), the vehicle must be repaired (coil spring/leakage).