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 Both Multifunction Steering
Wheel Switches
Necessary preliminary work:
Remove AIRBAG UNIT
Release screws (1) on left/right on back of steering wheel (2).
Fig. 226: Identifying Steering Wheel Back With Screw
NOTE: Both multifunction steering wheel switches (1) are connected to each
other by
the wiring harness (2).
Feed wiring harness (2
Replacing Suction Line For Power Steering (From Fluid Reservoir To
Connecting Piece)
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to
enter the hydraulic
system.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.
Recycling
Catch and
