BMW 7 Series: Handheld Computer
REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) HANDSFREE CHARGING
ELECTRONICS (HIGH)
Operation is described in:
REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) HANDSFREE CHARGING ELECTRONICS
(OPTIONAL EXTRA SA644)
Replacement
- Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING
REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) HANDSFREE CHARGING
ELECTRONICS (OPTIONAL EXTRA SA644)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic
damage (ESD
PROTECTION).
NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES.
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
- Remove LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM
- Partially remove wheel arch panel left at F10
Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.
Unscrew nuts (2).
Remove hands-free charging electronics (3).

Fig. 11: Identifying Hands-Free Charging Electronics With Plug Connections
And Nuts
Replacement
- Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING
- If necessary, log mobile phone on to vehicle
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HANDS-FREE CHARGING
ELECTRONICS (HIGH) (USB/AUDIO INTERFACE) (OPTION SA633/SA639)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic
damage (ESD
PROTECTION).
NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES.
Necessary preliminary work
- Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
- Disconnect both negative battery cables for F03
- Remove LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL
- If necessary, remove AMPLIFIER (without F03)
Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.
Unfasten screws (2).
Remove hands-free charging electronics (3).
Installation note:
Make sure plug connections are correctly engaged.

Fig. 12: Identifying Hands-Free Charging Electronics With Plug Connections
And Nuts
Replacement
- Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HANDS-FREE MICROPHONE, DRIVER'S
SIDE
Lever out microphone cover (1) at front in direction of arrow.
Disconnect plug connection underneath and remove microphone cover
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BLUETOOTH AERIAL (UP TO 03/2010)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove BOTH TRIM PANELS FOR ROOF PILLAR
Remove BOTH REAR GRAB HANDLES
Remove INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT
Rem
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Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE
Use special tools 00 5 010 and 32 1 060 /33 1 308 to remove radial shaft seal
Fig. 35: Removing Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tools (00 5 010) And (32 1
060)
Installing new shaft seal
NOTE: The installation protective ring (1) serves to
Closing the trunk lid
Safety information
Warning
An open trunk lid protrudes from the vehicle
and can endanger occupants and other traffic
participants or damage the vehicle in the event
of an accident, braking or evasive maneuvers.
In addition, exhaust fumes may enter the car's
interior. The