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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.

Gear Shift Mechanism
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.

Gear Shift Mechanism
Fig. 2: Identifying Fasten Head Protection To Catch Hook With Velcro Strips

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