BMW 7 Series: Central Locking Unit/Unlocking Units
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING DRIVE UNIT FOR ROLLER SUN BLIND
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove REAR WINDOW ROLLER BLIND
Release screws (1).
Remove drive linkage (2).
Installation
Drive linkage (2) can only be installed in one position.
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Fig. 3: Identifying Drive Linkage With Mounting Screws
Release screws (1).
Remove drive.
Installation: Ensure correct cable routing.
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Fig. 4: Identifying Screws
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ACTUATOR DRIVE FOR FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR CENTRAL LOCKING DRIVE
NOTE: Actuator drive for door locking mechanism is integrated in door lock in front door.
Procedure is described in the document "DOOR LOCK IN FRONT DOOR... ".
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ACTUATOR DRIVE FOR FUEL FILLER FLAP
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL
Unclip cable guide (1) and plastic clip (2).
Partially remove insulating mat (3) in working area.
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Fig. 5: Identifying Insulating Mat With Cable Guide And Plastic Clip
Slacken screws (1) Carefully feed actuator drive (3) out of guides (4).
Unlock plug connection (5) and disconnect.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage: To prevent damaging locking pin guide (2), do not tilt actuator drive (3).
Installation note: Make sure actuator drive for fuel filler flap is correctly adjusted. It must be possible to lock or unlock the fuel filler flap completely.
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Fig. 6: Identifying Actuator Drive, Guide, Plug Connection, Locking Pin Guide
And Screws
Replacement
Unhook emergency operation tensioning strap (2) from clamp (1) and remove from locking pin (3) of actuator drive (4).
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Fig. 7: Identifying Emergency Operation Tensioning Strap, Clamp, Locking Pin
And Actuator Drive
Turn sleeve (1) with a suitable tool (e.g. pointed pliers) approx. 45º in direction of arrow and pull out of receptacle (2).
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Fig. 8: Pulling Out Receptacle
Installation note: Make sure sleeve (1) is correctly seated on locking pin for fuel filler flap (2).
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Fig. 9: Identifying Sleeve And Fuel Filler Flap
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ACTUATOR DRIVE FOR REAR LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR LOCKING DRIVE
NOTE: Actuator drive for door locking drive can only be replaced in conjunction with door lock.
This operation is described in: Removing and installing/replacing REAR DOOR LOCK.
REPLACING ACTUATOR DRIVE FOR REAR LID LOCKING
This operation is described in: "Removing REAR LID LOCK ".
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Mirror Adjustment
REPLACING DRIVE UNIT FOR ELECTRICALLY OPERATED LEFT OR RIGHT
EXTERIOR MIRROR
Necessary preliminary work
Remove MIRROR GLASS for inside mirror
NOTE: Picture for example purposes only!
Release screw
Servo/Positioning Drives
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT VERTICAL AIM
ADJUSTER
WARNING: Version with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high
voltage!
Therefore disconnect all components from voltage sup
Drive, Seat Adjustment
DRIVE SEAT ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART
Notes on initializing electric seat actuator drives
NOTE: Initialization is carried out at the adjusting switch of the
relevant seat.
In this process, the end
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Removing And Installing/Sealing Left Cylinder Head Cover (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER
Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Remove left CHARGE AIR COOLER
Remove INTAKE FILTER HOUSING
Remove EXPANSION TANK.
Remove coolant pipe from cylinder head cover (E71 only)
Remove coolant valve for heater feed line
Disconnect FUEL FEED LINE
Removing And Installing/Replacing Fuel Filter With Pressure
Regulator
Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting
container ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT: Ensure adequate ventilation in the place of work!
Avoid skin contact (wear gloves)!
Ensure absolute
