BMW 7 Series: Head-Up Display

ADJUSTING HEAD-UP DISPLAY

NOTE: Vehicles with head-up displays are fitted with special windscreens.

Prior to adjustment, fold seal (1) back and make sure that a correct windscreen is fitted.

Fig. 4: Folding Seal Back

Connect vehicle to BMW diagnosis system.

Select service function under following path:

• Service function
• Body
• Head-Up Display
• Adjusting head-up display

NOTE: The geometric representation of the Head - Up Display can be adjusted with the service function.

GENERAL NOTES ON THE HEAD-UP DISPLAY

NOTE: A special windscreen must be fitted to ensure that the Head-Up Display image can be projected correctly.

When the windscreen is replaced, the vehicle identification number and parts catalogue must be consulted to ascertain whether the windscreen in question is suitable for Head-Up Display.

Example of the display with a conventional windscreen: With a conventional windscreen, the projected image is reflected on the inner and outer glass pane, producing a double image.

Fig. 5: Identifying Example Of Double Image With Conventional Windscreen

NOTE: Windscreens for Head-Up Display are marked with the letters "HUD" on the outside at the bottom right below the seal (1).

Fig. 6: Locating Area Marked With Letters HUD On Outside At Bottom Right Below Seal

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING HEAD-UP DISPLAY

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD PROTECTION).

IMPORTANT: Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES.

Risk of damage! Do not scratch lens of head-up display.

Necessary preliminary work

• Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM

Release screw (1) on carrier housing (2) at bottom.

Tightening torque 62 30 1AZ.

Fig. 7: Identifying Carrier Housing With Screw

Remove sound insulation (1) from head-up display (4).

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque 62 30 1AZ.

Carefully feed out head-up display (4) in upward direction.

Installation note: Clean lens of head-up display.

Adjust HEAD-UP DISPLAY.

Fig. 8: Identifying Sound Insulation From Head-Up Display And Plug Connection With Screw

Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER FOR HEAD-UP DISPLAY

Notes

Lever out trim for Head-Up Display (1) with special tool 00 9 317 at mounting points (2).

Feed cover for Head-Up Display (1) in direction of arrow out of instrument panel trim (2) and remove.

Fig. 9: Removing Head-Up Display Using Special Tool 00 9 317

Installation note: Make sure retaining lugs (1) and (2) and sleeve (3) of cover for Head-Up Display (4) are correctly seated.

Fig. 10: Identifying Lugs, Sleeve Of Cover And Head-Up Display

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