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Air supply system: Notes

The functions of the air supply system are implemented by compressor activation and activation of the solenoid valves. The EHC control unit controls the functions.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Supply System Components
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F01 shown

Item Explanation
1 2-pin plug connection for discharge valve
2 Discharge valve
3 Air drier
4 Compressor
5 3-pin plug connection for solenoid valve block
6 Solenoid valve block
7 2-pin plug connection for electric motor
8 Electric motor
Fig 2: Identifying Electric Motor, Compressor, Air Drier, Discharge Valve Plug Connection
G09872981Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

F15 shown

Item Explanation
1 Electric motor
2 Compressor
3 Air drier
4 2-pin plug connection for discharge valve
5 2-pin plug connection for electric motor
6 3-pin plug connection for solenoid valve block
7 Valve block

The air supply system contains the following components:

Example schematic diagram

Item Explanation
1 Air filter
2 two-pin plug connection
3 two-pin plug connection
4 three-pin plug connection
5 Solenoid valve for controlling right air spring
6 Solenoid valve for controlling left air spring
7 Air spring, rear right
8 Air spring, rear left
9 Air drier
10 Control valve
11 Discharge valve with pressure limitation function
12 Compressor
13 Air intake
14 Electric motor
15 Safety valve
16 Ventilation