BMW 7 Series: Drive, Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning
REPLACING FAN FOR THIGH SUPPORT ON FRONT SEAT
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove padding for thigh support.
Remove separating net (1).
Lift out fan (2).
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Fig. 51: Identifying Front Seat Thigh Support Fan And Separating Net
REPLACING FANS FOR BACKREST ON FRONT SEAT
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Partially remove backrest cover:
- Normal, Electric
- Comfort
NOTE: For purposes of clarity, picture shows backrest padding and backrest cover removed.
Remove dividing net (1) towards top.
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Fig. 52: Identifying Front Seat Backrest Fan Dividing Net
Remove fans (1) towards top.
Installation: Make sure fans have correct cable routing (2) (cables point to each other).
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Fig. 53: Identifying Front Seat Backrest Fan With Cable Routings
NOTE:
- Carry out FUNCTION CHECK WITH ADAPTER CABLE
REPLACING FANS FOR SEAT CUSHION ON FRONT SEAT
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Partially remove SEAT COVER FOR DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER SEAT
- ECE version: If necessary, remove SENSOR MAT (SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT)
- US version:
If necessary, remove sensor mat (OC3 mat)
NOTE: For purposes of clarity, picture shows seat padding and seat cover removed.
Raise separating net (1).
Pull faulty fans (2) out of seat padding slightly and disconnect plug connections behind.
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Fig. 54: Identifying Front Seat Cushion Fans With Dividing Net
NOTE:
- Carry out FUNCTION CHECK WITH ADAPTER CABLE
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Drive, Slide/Tilt Sunroof/Convertible Top
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING DRIVE WITH GEARBOX (FRONT) FOR
ACTUATING SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove ROOF SWITCH CLUSTER
NOTE: Secure drive with gearbox for actuating sli
Drive, Power Window
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 positions of the relevant electric seat
Drive, Roller Sun Blind/Sun Visor
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 l
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Steptronic transmission- Engaging selector lever positions
General information
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a drive mode, maintain pressure on the
brake pedal until you are ready to start.
Functional requirements
Only when the drive-ready state is switched on
and the brake pedal is depressed is it possible to
change from selector le
Transmission Case, Oil Sump
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING OR REPLACING TRANSMISSION SUMP
(GA6HP26Z)
IMPORTANT: Remove transmission sump only after it has cooled down.
After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL.
Use only the approved TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in ser
