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:
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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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
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
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
SEE MORE:
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic
damage (ESD
protection)
Necessary preliminary work
Switch off ignition.
Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD.
Drain coolant for charge air cooler.
Remove right intake duct.
Remove RIGHT TENSION STRUT.
IMPORTANT: Follow INSTRU
Notes
IMPORTANT: Risk of fire if oil lines are leaking.
Risk of mixing up vacuum hoses.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove CATALYTIC CONVERTER , cylinders 1-4
Disconnect plug connection (1) on electric changeover valve (2).
Fig. 496: Identifying Plug Connection On Electric Changeover Valve
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