BMW 7 Series: Head-Up Display
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The very name "Head-Up" describes the principle benefit of this system. The
Head-up Display (HUD) projects
a virtual image into the driver's field of vision. Important information such as
cruise con
The Principle
The HUD can be compared to a projection device. A light source is required to
project the HUD information.
The two LED arrays (red and green) serve as the light source. The image conte
The head-up display is fitted above the steering column, immediately behind
the instrument cluster. It is
fastened to the bulkhead supporting structure by three hexagon-head bolts.
Fig. 38: Identify
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The Car Information Computer (CIC) is incorporates many innovations and new
features. The system has been
introduced to the US market on the 1 Series and the 3 Series from September of
2008 production. The 7 Series
(F01/F02) will soon follow.
The CIC replaces the Car Communication Computer (CCC)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove EMPTY HOUSING for roof-mounted aerial
Release screw (1).
Slide roof-mounted aerial (2) in direction of arrow and feed out towards top.
Fig. 55: Identifying Screw And Roof-Mounted Aerial
Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove aerial (2).
Retaining lug (3)