Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONWHEEL ALIGNMENTSTEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - REPAIRELECTRONIC CHASSIS ALIGNMENT32 00... MOVING VEHICLE INTO DESIGN POSITION
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans
32 00... Moving vehicle into design position
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 32 00... Moving vehicle into design position
Necessary preliminary tasks:Β
- Move vehicle into normal positionΒ Β
- Version with air spring system:Β
- Remove ignition key
- Pull fuse for air supply unit control unit
- Add/distribute weights in area of spring struts until the vehicle ride height is within the tolerance (refer to STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TECHNICAL DATA
).
Measure ride-level height of vehicle (refer to STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TECHNICAL DATA ).
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.