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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Removing And Installing/Replacing Lower Left Or Right Cover (Wheel
Arch)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
Release all screws (1).
Remove cover.
Replacement
From April 09 the snap fasteners are discontinued and replaced by a
conventional screw connection.
Fig. 103: Identifying Cover And Screws
REPLACING A BALL JOINT IN LEFT OR RIGHT SWINGING
Drive, Slide/Tilt Sunroof/Convertible Top
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING DRIVE WITH GEARBOX (FRONT) FOR
ACTUATING SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove ROOF SWITCH CLUSTER
NOTE: Secure drive with gearbox for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (3)
against falling out.
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release scre
