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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2011128I CONVERTIBLE (E88) L6-3.0L (N51)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONSERVICE AND REPAIR32 00 ... MOVING VEHICLE INTO DESIGN POSITION
2011 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51)
32 00 ... Moving Vehicle Into Design Position
2011 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51)SECTION 32 00 ... Moving Vehicle Into Design Position
32 00 ... Moving vehicle into design position
Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Move vehicle into normal position
^ Version with air spring system:
- Remove ignition key
- If necessary, pull fuse for air supply system control unit
^ Add/distribute weights in area of spring struts until the vehicle ride height is within the tolerance (refer to Technical Data).
Measure ride-level height of vehicle
Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Move vehicle into normal position
^ Version with air spring system:
- Remove ignition key
- If necessary, pull fuse for air supply system control unit
^ Add/distribute weights in area of spring struts until the vehicle ride height is within the tolerance (refer to Technical Data).
Measure ride-level height of vehicle
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.