BMW 7 Series: Car Communication Computer (CCC)

REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CAR INFORMATION COMPUTER (CIC)

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

A hard disk is installed in the Car Information Computer (CIC).

Carry out mechanical work on the CIC and adjacent components with care.

Avoid subjecting the CIC to vibration/shocks.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).

NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES.

Necessary preliminary work

• F01/02/F07/F10/F11/F12/F13/F1 Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CAB
• F03: Remove both negative batt cables
• Remove RADIO AND A/C CONTROL PANEL

NOTE: Picture for example purposes only!

Unfasten screws (2).

Pull CIC (3) out of guide.

Installation note: Make sure CIC (3) is correctly seated in guide lugs (1).

Fig. 128: Identifying Screws, Cic And Guide Lugs

Unlock plug connections (2) and (3) and disconnect.

Remove CIC (1).

Fig. 129: Identifying Plug Connections And CIC

Only for US models with satellite tuner:

When replacing the CIC unit, additional work is required!

• Refer to REPLACING SATELLITE TUNER, AS OF 09/2009.

Replacement

• Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER FOR REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MONITOR AT FRONT

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).

Necessary preliminary work

• Remove COVER FOR REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MONITOR AT REAR

IMPORTANT: Do not damage or scratch display.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 65 50 1AZ.

Carefully disconnect plug connection (3).

Remove rear passenger compartment monitor (4) from cover (5).

Installation note: Ensure correct cable routing in guides (2).

Make sure cover (5) is correctly seated on rear passenger compartment monitor (4).

Fig. 130: Identifying Screws, Plug Connection, Guides, Cover And Cable

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR MONITOR

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION).

Installation note:

• Remove REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MONITOR COVER

Release screws (1).

Remove rear passenger compartment monitor (2) from holder (3).

Installation note:

Make sure rear passenger compartment monitor (2) is correctly seated on holder (3).

Fig. 131: Identifying Screws, Rear Passenger Compartment Monitor And Holder

Unlock plug connections and disconnect.

Remove monitor in rear (1).

Fig. 132: Removing Plug Connection And Monitor

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR REAR MONITOR DISPLAY AT REAR

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).

Necessary preliminary work

• REMOVE REAR MONITOR

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 65 50 1AZ.

Remove cover (3) from rear monitor (4), unclipping plug (2) and feed out cable.

Installation note: Make sure cover (3) is correctly seated on rear monitor (4).

Fig. 133: Identifying Screws, Cover, Unclip Plug And Rear Monitor

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