BMW 7 Series: Gear Shift Mechanism
GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES ON VEHICLES WITH ACTIVE PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SYSTEM
WARNING: Danger to life!
Triggering the active pedestrian protection system while the engine compartment lid is open may cause serious injury by the retaining hooks.
Use protection systems when carrying out all work with bonnet open (front protective cover and head protection system retaining hook).
Cover front panel in area of engine compartment lid catches with protective cover (1).
Order number, protective cover 81 47 2 159 868.
Support engine compartment lid a suitable tool.
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Fig. 1: Identifying Front Panel Cover
Use Velcro strips (2) to fasten head protection (1) to catch hook.
Order number for head protection catch hook (pair) 81 47 2 159 869.
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Fig. 2: Identifying Fasten Head Protection To Catch Hook With Velcro Strips
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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 s
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Automatic Opening
The luggage compartment lid is opened or closed automatically when one of the
luggage compartment lid
buttons is pressed. A basic prerequisite being that there must be no "inhibit
condition" present. You will find a
description of the inhibit conditions in the "Luggage compartment lid movement
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Pedals
Pedal Mounting Block
Removing And Installing (Replacing) Complete Bearing Support For
Foot Pedal
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, carry out function check.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove BRAKE SERVO
Release screws (1).
Remove control units from holder (2). Plugs remain connected.
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