BMW 7 Series: 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 slide/tilt sunroof (3) against falling out.
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release screws (2), tightening torque 54 13 1AZ.
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Fig. 55: Identifying Plug Connection, Screws And Actuating Slide/Tilt Sunroof
NOTE: Screws (2) are microencapsulated.
Remove drive with gearbox for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (3).
Installation
Insert gear wheel (1) of drive with gearbox for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (2) exactly in gear teeth (3).
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Fig. 56: Identifying Gear Wheel, Actuating Slide/Tilt Sunroof And Gear Teeth
Installation
- Initialize SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF.
Replacement
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DRIVE WITH GEARBOX (REAR) FOR ACTUATING SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF (REAR)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION).
Necessary preliminary work
- Lower HEADLINER
Disconnect plug connection (1) and if necessary expose cable.
Release screws (2) and remove drive (3).
Tightening torque 51 13 1AZ.
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Fig. 57: Identifying Actuating Slid/Tilt Sunroof Drive With Plug Connection
And Mounting Screws
Installation note: Insert gear (1) of electric motor with gearbox for operation of slide/tilt sunroof (2) exactly in gearing (3).
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Fig. 58: Identifying Gear Wheel, Actuating Slide/Tilt Sunroof And Gear Teeth
Installation note:
- Initialize SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF.
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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
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
SEE MORE:
Removing And Installing/replacing Left Or Right Tank Cover
Operations on right side analogous to left side shown. Use graphics in a
mirror-inverted way.
Release all screws (2).
Unscrew nut (3).
Feed out tank cover (1) towards rear above tension strut (4).
Fig. 97: Identifying Tank Cover, Screws And Nut
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TO
Replacing Luggage Compartment Floor, Left Section (Tail Panel Or
Side Wall Removed)
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
STRIP DOWN VEHICLE
NOTE: Observe new procedure for bonding and riveting (REPAIR STAGE 2).
Following new body parts are required (refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue -
EPC):
Luggage compartment floor, left Following consumables are required:
MATERIAL CHART
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