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 51 71 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) or 51 71 039 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (REAR SECTION)
Remove underbody protection See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION or 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Remove right STEERING ASSEMBLY COVER
Remove STIFFENING PLATE if necessary (all-wheel drive vehicles and 760i)
Release front right underbody panelling See 51 71 015 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT UNDERBODY PANELLING or 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION

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 Pressure Line Screw Connections

G06890231

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Four-wheel drive vehicles only:

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 37 13 3AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Pressure Line Screw

G06890241

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Unlock holder (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Pressure Line Holder

G06890242

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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 Damping Disc

G06889720

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Unfasten screw connection (1).

Remove pipe.

Tightening torque 37 13 5AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Banjo Bolt

G06890225

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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 . See 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING (VERSION WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE) and 37 10 001 START-UP WITH TEST RUN OF DYNAMIC DRIVE (EPS STEERING GEAR) (F01/F02/F07).
Check pipe connections for leaks
Carry out initial Dynamic Drive operation. See 37 10 001 INITIAL OPERATION WITH TEST RUN OF DYNAMIC DRIVE or 37 10 001 START-UP WITH TEST RUN OF DYNAMIC DRIVE (EPS STEERING GEAR) .