NOTE: If a vehicle has been driven with depressurized air springs, the
air springs must
always be replaced.
Lift vehicle.
Air spring is OK:
when the gaiter cannot be pressed in by hand
when no vis
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Extreme cleanliness must be ensured in the connection area of the vent lines
during removal and installation. Even the smallest of dirt particles can cause
leakage in the ai
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Drain the air spring system before carrying out any work on the air supply
unit, air pipes and air springs! Danger of injury if this instruction is not
complied with!
Risk o
ENGINE
VS-42 je
Bauruppe/Group: 11
welweit
Datum/Date: 02/2005
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VACUUM SUPPLY
All models
Fig. 1: Vacuum Supply System
INTRODUCTION
Vacuum is principally used for the brake booster.
The vacuum in the inlet pipe depends on the varying engine load.
Diesel engines do not normally have a
Principle
BMW Group Accident Assistance can be contacted
if assistance is needed in the event of an
accident.
General information
If the vehicle sensors detect a minor to moderately
severe accident, which did not trigger any
airbags, a Check Control message appears on
the instrument cluster. In addi