BMW 7 Series: Contents Of Body, General
General Information
- QUALITY STANDARD
- WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT
Safety regulations
- SAFETY AT WORK
- INFORMATION ON HAZARDS
- Information on VEHICLE PROTECTION
Materials
- MATERIALS SCIENCE
- USE OF MATERIALS in outer skin
- EXPENDABLE MATERIALS
Handling components after an accident
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , electronics and optical fibre
- Passive safety
- Vehicles with Hybrid drive
- CHASSIS, SUSPENSION AND STEERING
- Folding roof
Body dimensions
- FRAME DIMENSIONS
- GAP DIMENSIONS
Cavity sealing
- Installation of shaped parts
- Position of shaped parts
Vehicle identification number
- VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, GENERAL
- Stamping vehicle identification number
Repair techniques
- REPAIR STAGE 1 All repairs that only provide for replacement of
screwed/bolted components and
planishing operations.
- REPAIR STAGE 2 Repairs that are carried out by bonding and riveting
without the use of a
straightening bench.
- REPAIR STAGE 3 Repairs that are carried out by bonding and riveting with
the use of a straightening
bench or welding.
Corrosion protection
Paintwork
- GENERAL INFORMATION
- INFORMATION/WARNING LABELS
- Sectional painting
AFGS (ACTIVE PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION) PROCEDURE AFTER ACCIDENT
The AFGS system consists of the following components:
- Satellites (control unit + sensor)
- Sensors, inside, bumper trim, left/middle/right
- ACSM control unit (Crash Safety Module)
- Cables and connectors
- Engine compartment lid hinges
- Actuator
- Engine compartment lid hinge
- Engine compartment lid catch
- Catch, engine compartment lid
- Catch, upper section (striker)
In case of a frontal or side collision in the area of the engine compartment
lid and/or the A-pillars, check the
following components:
Satellites (control unit + sensor)
- Procedure
- Read fault memory
- Disconnect battery and observe waiting period
- Rectify faults
- Reconnect battery and observe waiting period
- Delete fault memory
- Turn off ignition and wait at least 2 minutes (no consumers may be
switched on during this period
such as e.g. interior lights, radio, etc.)
- Switch on ignition.
- Clear fault memory and if necessary rectify faults
Cables and connectors
- Procedure
- Check cables and connectors for damage, replace if necessary.
Procedure if AFGS was activated
Engine compartment lid hinges
- Replace both engine compartment lid catches
- Check the top sections of the catch and replace if necessary
Procedure if AFGS was not activated
Engine compartment lid hinges
- Check BOTH HINGES OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID and replace if necessary
- Only if the hinges are faulty, replace the ACTUATOR
Engine compartment lid catch
- Check BOTH ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID CATCHES and replace if necessary.
- Check the top section of the catch and replace if necessary.
Blind Rivets
1.0 Recommended tools and equipment
- Blind riveting tongs
- Rivet head extension
Setting blind rivets
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IMPORTANT: Conform with safety regulations
Overview of topics
Equipment
Preparing the surface
Bonding coat
Hardening times
Subsequent treatment
1.0 Equipment
Sandpaper
CLEANING AGENT R1
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IMPORTANT: Conform with safety regulations.
Overview of topics
Equipment
Expiry date of consumables
Preparation of surface
Bonding coat
Hardening times
Subsequent treatment
Disposing of adhesi
IMPORTANT: Conform with safety regulations.
Overview of topics
Equipment
Preparing the surface
Bonding coat
Hardening times
Subsequent treatment
1.0 Equipment
Sandpaper
CLEANING AGENT R1
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The head-up display is fitted above the steering column, immediately behind
the instrument cluster. It is
fastened to the bulkhead supporting structure by three hexagon-head bolts.
Fig. 38: Identifying Carrier Bracket, Head-Up Display (HUD), Hexagonal Bolt
On F01/F02
STEERING COLUMN LEGENDS
Car
Concept
Integrated fans in the seat and armrest areas
provide a comfortable seat temperature.
Overview
Front
Active seat ventilation
Rear
Active seat ventilation
Switching on
Press the button once for each
ventilation
level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
The ven