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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Service Information
Instrument Cluster Test Functions
The test functions are shown in the TFT display of the instrument cluster.
To Start Function Test
Terminal R ON or terminal 15 ON.
Press and hold the reset button in the instrument cluster for 10 seconds
(set/reset).
or
by holding down the setting button in
Checking Fuel Tank And Tank Ventilation System For Leaks
Notes
NOTE: The following procedure is only applicable to vehicles without the
tank leak
diagnosis module.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove rear right wheel arch trim.
Comply with the following conditions in order to obtain plausible test
results:
Content of fuel tank:
Maximum 90 %
Minim
