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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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Looking to replace the factory sport suspension on my 550i and would like to know the proper disassembly process with information on torque settings. Does anybody know where to find this sort of documentation?

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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by west' post='944173' date='Jul 16 2009, 03:09 PM
Looking to replace the factory sport suspension on my 550i and would like to know the proper disassembly process with information on torque settings. Does anybody know where to find this sort of documentation?

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What is the year and production month of your car?
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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i replaced my stock sport suspension on my 545 last month with eibach prokit and bilstein sport shock.

The Eibach didn't come with "installation" instruction, just the generic "General Instructions and Safety Tips" info.

The Bilsteins however came with good detailed instruction and torque settings. If you have access to a fax machine, I'll be more than happy to fax it to you, both the front and rear installation instructions. pm me if you wish

check this site also for a diy from bavarian auto (whom i bought my shocks from):

http://www.bavauto.com/newsletter/2006_n30...tter.pdf#page=6

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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by txag_530i' post='944184' date='Jul 16 2009, 04:26 PM
What is the year and production month of your car?
Hello txag_530i. I don't know how to find the production month. The year is 2007.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by west' post='945093' date='Jul 17 2009, 10:51 AM
Hello txag_530i. I don't know how to find the production month. The year is 2007.
It should be on the sticker inside the drivers door on the "B" pillar.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='945219' date='Jul 17 2009, 04:30 PM
It should be on the sticker inside the drivers door on the "B" pillar.
OK. Found it. The production month/year for my 2007 500i is: 03/06. What is my next step now? Thanks in advance.
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by e6t.lab.rat' post='944208' date='Jul 16 2009, 05:03 PM
i replaced my stock sport suspension on my 545 last month with eibach prokit and bilstein sport shock.

The Eibach didn't come with "installation" instruction, just the generic "General Instructions and Safety Tips" info.

The Bilsteins however came with good detailed instruction and torque settings. If you have access to a fax machine, I'll be more than happy to fax it to you, both the front and rear installation instructions. pm me if you wish

check this site also for a diy from bavarian auto (whom i bought my shocks from):

http://www.bavauto.com/newsletter/2006_n30...tter.pdf#page=6

good luck
Thanks for the fax LabRat!
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by west' post='963924' date='Aug 3 2009, 10:08 AM
Thanks for the fax LabRat!
Anytime! West
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