BMW 7 Series: Drive, Seat Adjustment
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUMBAR SUPPORT DRIVE MECHANISM ON FRONT SEAT, LEFT OR RIGHT
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove rear panel on front seat backrest.
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release clips (2).
Feed out drive unit for lumbar support in upward direction.
Installation: Replace faulty clips (2).
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Fig. 68: Removing Lumbar Support Drive Unit In Upward Direction
Release cable tie (1) from jacket (2).
Feed out drive unit for lumbar support out of jacket (2).
Detach hose (3).
NOTE: Gently heat hose (3) if stuck.
Installation: Make sure hose (3) is laid without kinks.
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Fig. 69: Identifying Lumbar Support Drive Unit Cable Tie, Jacket And Heat
Hoses
Electrical Drives - Tightening Torques
DRIVE, SEAT ADJUSTMENT
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - DRIVE, SEAT ADJUSTMENT
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MOTORS, POWER WINDOW REGULATOR
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - MOTORS, POWER WINDOW REGULATOR
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Danger Of Poisoning If Oil Is Ingested/Absorbed Through The Skin
Danger of poisoning!
Ingesting oil or absorbing through the skin may cause poisoning!
Possible symptoms are:
Headaches
Dizziness
Stomach aches
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Cramps/fits
Unconsciousness
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Removing And Installing/Renewing Dynamic Drive In The Wheel Arch
Notes
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through
the skin! RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to
enter the hydraulic
system.
Do not draw off hydraulic fluid (risk of contamination).
Measuring Vehicle Ride Height
Determine actual ride height (A) _ to do so, attach tape measure to rim
flange (2) at bottom middle and measure
to wheel arch lower edge (1).
Fig. 28: Identifying Actual Ride Height From Rim Flange To Wheel Arch Lower
Edge
MOVING VEHICLE INTO DESIGN POSITION
Necessary preliminary work
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