BMW 7 Series: Electrical System
Electrical System - Operating Fluids
1.0 BATTERY
Only distilled water (available locally) is to be used when topping up the electrolyte level.
If a new battery (delivered dry) is to be placed into service, use only battery electrolyte ("sulfuric acid"), available locally.
2.0 SEALANT/SUPER GLUE/CONTACT CLEANER
Sealant
Aftermarket accessory installations which require routing electrical wires through metal body panels are to have the access holes sealed.
(former BMW Part No. 81 22 9 400 013)
BMW PART NUMBER SPECIFICATION
Wurth - Part No. 893430
SUPER GLUE
The rubber seal around the trunk release button of E39 vehicles can be repositioned with Wurth Rubberized Super Glue (Part No. 893 4103).
3.0 ELECTRICAL CONTACT ENHANCER AND CONTACT CLEANER
ELECTRICAL CONTACT/CONNECTOR GREASE
NyoGel 760G is resistive to moisture and can used for a lubrication of tin-lead type electrical connectors.
NyoGel 760G BMW Part No. 83 23 0 392 297
ELECTRICAL CONTACT ENHANCER
Stabilant 22A evaporates and leaves a thin polymer film which is conductive between the mating surfaces, while staying non-conductive between adjacent pins. At the same time it prevents the formation of any further harmful deposits.
BMW PART NUMBER SPECIFICATION
Wurth - Part No. 893622 (Stabilant 22A)
NOTE: 1 : Stabilant 22A must not be used on Oxygen Sensor connectors. To function, oxygen sensors require a flow of oxygen through the terminal connector to the sensor element. Stabilant 22A will affect this flow of oxygen, and will result in irreparable damage to the sensor.
NOTE: 2 : Stabilant 22A must not be used on plug connectors which carry fiber optics.
Stabilant 22A may migrate to the fiber optic and attenuate the optical signal.
CONTACT CLEANER SPRAY
Use to clean electrical and electronic components of dirt, grease, etc. Will not harm components or epoxy coverings. Allow to air dry. Do not dry with shop air supply as this may contaminate the connector.
BMW PART NUMBER SPECIFICATION
Wurth - Part No. 89365 (Zero Residue Electrical Contact Cleaner)
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Battery Replacement Information
A vehicle battery is constructed for the installation location and the
individual power requirements of the
particular vehicle. These individual power requirements depend on the
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Mechanical Attachments
REPLACING SELECTOR SHAFT SEAL (GA6HP26Z)
Notes
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL.
Use only the approved TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the
automatic transmission!
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove rear
Electronic Power Steering
ADJUSTMENT/INITIAL OPERATION FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING
NOTE: Adjustment/start-up of the active steering must be carried out:
Before adjustment work on the front axle/steering
After work on the steering column
After replacement of following components:
Active front steering control unit
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