Amateurs Change BMW F11/F10 Air Suspension | Quick & Easy Fix!
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- Опубликовано: 3 июн 2021
- Matt's BMW 520d was starting to sag at the rear - it came down to leaking air suspension and we ended up needing a whole new set! Parts were ordered, so let's see if we can change them ourselves - If we can do it, anybody can.
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Hi guys, the reason why the bags didn’t inflate when you had the car in the air is the ride height sensors probably told the car the suspension was all the way up already, so lowering the car was the only way to get the pump to kick in.
Ahhh this makes sense! Thank you man 🙌🏻
Thanks Gents, very helpful to see you work through it.
I made a mistake and reconnected the air lines before I lowered the car and the compressor started up before I had positioned the bottom of the bag. I think the tailgate triggered it even without ignitiion switched on. Advice to people: DON'T DO THIS! This resulted in a bang (cracked hard plastic part). I recommend you disconnect power from the compressor. Fortunately I bought two bags at a good price and the left bag looks like a recent replacement so I did not change that.
It really is tricky jacking this car and securing it on stands. If you think that brick would do anything other than tip over and explode into dust if the car fell on it, you should get extra life insurance :)
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That black bit that fell out for rear left was meant to sit on top of the new air suspension. Same happened to me when i replaced the rear left
I have done this for my F11 twice and have Ista diagnostic tool for "proper deflating". But it is useless: There will be residual pressure even I made Ista-D deflating process 6 times. I even jacked up suspension while deflating, but not all pressure came out. Propably valve block or compressor purge valve has some resistanse.
Only way to get all air out is to disconnect hose from valve block like in this video. Don't waste you time for deflating with diagnostic tool. But offcourse if old bag is leaking, you can deflate it drilling hole to it or using sharp knife :D Good video!
Hi. Did the little nut and olive come with the new bags or are they from the old ones?
New subscriber, subbed for the MR2 content but loving the channel
Really appreciate that mate!
Hi, what do you think about 2.0d 135kw ? Is it reliable after changing timing chains ? Is it better than 3.0d 150/180kw for daily use ,most in the city ? Because i heard that 530d rod bearing can fail and the engine will cost ,,millions,, ... and the 2.0d if fails to the bottom itll be like 3x cheaper to fix?
Hi, is this a f11 with s704 sports suspension? Just asking cause I’ve need to change my bellows too, just want to know if the bellows for a normal suspension are the same like the ones for a s704 sports suspension.
Nice video nice detail helps so much
I have just done this myself and the passenger side had the same black plastic spacer at the top of the bag which i replaced but the drivers side didnt!! anyone know why??
Thanks for the video guys very informative. Are you going to do the front suspension? Wonder if it’s as easy Cheers guys
There is no air on the front. Only the rear.
I got the same issue with my 520d. Gonna try and change the bags tomorrow.
If we can do it anyone can mate!
Just found this video. Looking at buying an 11 528i that's a bit sunken on the RHS. Might have to take a punt and see how it goes.
How long did it take You to do the whole job?
Good vid....well done lads
Thanks man!
Hi i only have problem with the left side do i have to change the 2 side's or only the left
Great video!
Thanks man! 🙌🏻
Hiya. Thanks for the really helpful video. I have a 2013 530d F11 and it’s dragging its backside along too. Compressor is fine so I’m going to change the airbags. Like yours, my car sat around for months and months during lockdown. Quick question about the airbags - why did you pick the ones you used? You can buy them at almost any price it seems. I have found the ones you used online at about £300/pr with good reviews. Did someone recommend them to you? Cheers.
Hi mate, worth doing the soapy water test on the bags but sounds like the same issue. Bags chosen on reviews and price really! Slightly different fit on top with the plastic casing but absolutely no issues fitting. 100% remove the wheels first otherwise it would be a pig of a job.
@@RODEBLOCTV will definitely take the tyres off!. How do you do the soap test? Presumably it's with the tyres on and lowered, because if you jack it up then the level sensors switch off the compressor. Cheers.
@@byeck63 this is a handy guide mate, effectively spray soapy water onto the inflated bag and see if you get any bubbles.
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Thank you so much!
New subscriber here. I’m from California, USA and just got my car a year ago. I am wondered what tool kit do you recommend for this kind of job? I already purchased the bags and they get here in two weeks! My left rear is pretty bad and my car does not run smooth due to that side being extremely low. Would you recommend not to drive it often until they are replaced?
For anyone else in this situation its definitely best not to drive the car unless to get it home. Braking / handling impacted and your insurance may not pay out if in an accident and they spot the issue..
Hello every one i just changed bag of 1 side and its now over inflated. Looks like suv from rear. Chasis malfunction message turns up. Any idea ?
Hi guys, did you jack up the rear of the car from the differential? I'm getting ready to change mine.
Each side on the jacking points sir 👌🏻
Hi guys, how did you jack it up? Did you use the rear diff then put the axle stands in?
Hey man! We used the side jacking points, but rear diff would work just as well 👌🏻
I have a BMW 518D ... the driver side on rear is sometimes lower. When i turn the car on and leave it on for 1 min or so it pumps itself up from the rear driver side. What could i possibly do to fix it ?
Hi there! So this is how the issue started for us. Every now and again it did that on one side and then eventually both. So more than likely at this stage, it’s a small leak on the driver side rear bag. You’ll still probably get a good while out of it yet but you may be best swapping it sooner rather than later before it puts more pressure on the passenger side. If you want any more info just let us know!
Mines showing chassi fault error and leak on one side, did yours come up with any fault message ? Thanks mate
We didn’t get any fault messages or codes. Could be worth getting an OBD reader or taking it to a garage to double check. If not then try the bag swap and then clear the faults.
Ive had the exact same issue as you guys and just replaced them. But when i checked my bags the left one had that black plastic adapter plate the right one didn't, just like yours i'd guess they were replaced previously? Now i don't know how yours were but my replacements both came with that adapter. In the end i left it off on the RHS and installed it on the LHS (like you did and like it came) but does anyone have an idea what those black adapter rings are for?
Greta video guys. One question . Where and how did you order the parts from. Did you have deer with the cars VIN? Are they just specific parts?
Euro Car Parts man! We used a reg checker on the site to make sure they were the right parts. Appreciate you watching!
The reason its only om the left side is because its compensation for the driver side because someone is always sitting there.😊
Love your videos, but what would you guys know about a hot day. From JDS in Arizona usa🥵
Haha we’re British! All we do is complain about the weather 😉
104 degrees F, in Phoenix Arizona today,not sure what that is c but I think it's about 40.JDS🥵🥵🥵
We’d be struggling big time! Humidity is the killer 🥵
@@RODEBLOCTV over here it's a dry heat like a oven or a hair dryer. JDS AZ.
I have tried the same way and both plastic on the bottom of bags cracked and bags folded up incorrectly ,so i have to remove the bags again and what i did is i clicked bags by myself before starting the car again :D
Now it is deflating even more because i have got air leak from valve block next to compressor because i tightened too much and it is made of plastic so i broke it haha :D
Easily done man! We took our time and were probably a bit too careful but didn’t have any issues once it was back on the road. Thanks for watching! 🙌🏻
So every morning my left back side is low all the way? Am I need to change it?
Sounds like it mate! That’s what was happening here too.
Replace it. The compressor will suffer otherwise.
Why not coilovers instead? isn't it cheaper?
Not for good ones! But keeping the bags anyway is best for motorway cruising 👌🏻
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I have had this problem on my 520d guys.. next time I know who to call!
Yeah fo sho! If you attempt it yourself then ask away and we’d be happy to help!
no need to cut the air hose....