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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There is a new set of symbols for Dynamic Stability Control displays and
controls. Starting on the F01/F02, this
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