General information
The tire characteristics and tire pressure influence
the following:
The service life of the tires.
Driving safety.
Driving comfort.
Fuel consumption.
Safety information
Warni
Tire size
245/45 R 18 96 Y
245: nominal width in mm
45: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
18: rim diameter in inches
96: load bearing capacity
Y: speed code letter
ZR tires: reinforced radial tire
Mounting and wheel balancing
Have mounting and wheel balancing carried out
by a dealer's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Approved wheels and tires
General informatio
Facts:
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, limit values
exceeded on the shock tester), often
both shock absorbers on the axle in question are replaced.
E32, E34, E38, E39 : In the case of rear spring struts with ride-height control,
there is always a slight oil
spillage
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical
waveguides.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Disconnect battery negative lead.
Remove middle trim for instrument panel.
Release screws (1