BMW 7 Series: Electric Drives
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WORKING ON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC ENGINE START-STOP FUNCTION (MSA)
WARNING: If the engine hood/bonnet contact is pulled upwards (workshop mode), the information "switch closed" is output. The automatic engine start-stop function is active.
An automatic engine start is possible.
Observe safety precautions when working on MSA vehicles
Before carrying out practical work on the engine, always ensure that the MSA functionality is deactivated so as to prevent automatic engine starting while work is being carried out in the engine compartment.
MSA function is deactivated by
- Deactivate MSA by means of button (1) in passenger compartment
- Open seat belt buckle and driver's door
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Fig. 1: Identifying Automatic Engine Start/Stop Switch (MSA)
- Open engine bonnet/hood and ensure that engine hood/bonnet contact is not in workshop mode
- Workshop mode
A = 10 mm - Basic setting (engine hood/bonnet open)
B = 7 mm
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Fig. 2: Identifying Engine Hood/Bonnet Basic Setting And Workshop Mode
To make sure that the engine hood/bonnet contact is at the basic setting, if necessary press the hood/bonnet contact up to the limit position before starting work and slowly release.
When working with diagnosis tools
- Observe instructions in diagnosis tool
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Central Locking Unit/Unlocking Units
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 li
Mirror Adjustment
REPLACING DRIVE UNIT FOR ELECTRICALLY OPERATED LEFT OR RIGHT
EXTERIOR MIRROR
Necessary preliminary work
Remove MIRROR GLASS for inside mirror
NOTE: Picture for example purposes only!
Release screw
Servo/Positioning Drives
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT VERTICAL AIM
ADJUSTER
WARNING: Version with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high
voltage!
Therefore disconnect all components from voltage sup
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LVDS Technology
The transmission of picture data from the CCC to the CID was performed by
means of an 8-wire LVDS (low
voltage differential signaling) line. With the introduction of the Car
Information Computer, the video signal is
now transmitted through a 2-wire LVDS line.
The change in picture data transmissi
Removing And Installing Three-Hole Flange
Notes
IMPORTANT: It is absolutely necessary to replace the sunk nut!
The sunk nut already has a screw locking.
After the propeller shaft has been screwed into the rear axle final drive (sunk
nut), a hardening time of at least 2 hours is absolutely necessary.
The hardening time may be extended at l
