BMW 7 Series: Installing Headlight Repair Kit

Necessary preliminary work:

• Remove HEADLIGHT.

NOTE: Damaged retaining tabs (1, 2, 3) can be replaced with the repair kit.

Replacement of headlight is not required! If necessary, use screws from BMW Parts Department 7 225 228 repair kit.

Fig. 21: Identifying Headlight Holder, Screws, And Retaining Tabs

Retaining tab 2 of first image: Remove damaged retaining tab (1) as shown.

Fit holder (3) and secure with screws (4).

Slide clamp (2) onto holder (3).

Retaining tab 3 of first image: Remove damaged retaining tab (5) as shown.

Fit holder (7) and secure with screws (8).

Slide clamp (6) onto holder (7).

NOTE: If necessary, drill out screw holes in holder.

After installation:

• ADJUST HEADLIGHTS

Fig. 22: Removing Damaged Retaining Tabs And Installing Holder With Clamp

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LED TECHNOLOGY OF HEADLIGHT DRIVER MODULE ON RIGHT

Operation is described in:

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT DRIVER MODULE (LED HEADLIGHT)

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT DRIVER MODULE (LED HEADLIGHT)

Necessary preliminary work:

• Remove HEADLIGHT WITH LED TECHNOLOGY

Release screws (1) and pull headlight driver module (2) out of headlight. Tightening torque: 1, 65 Nm.

Fig. 23: Identifying Headlight Driver Module And Screws

Installation note: Gasket (1) must not be damaged and must be installed free from grease.

Guides (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig. 24: Identifying Gasket And Guides

Replacement: Carry out vehicle PROGRAMMING/CODING.

REPLACING LED FAN AT RIGHT (MIDDLE)

Operation is described in:

REPLACING LEFT LED FAN (MIDDLE)

REPLACING LED FAN AT RIGHT (OUTSIDE)

Operation is described in:

REPLACING LEFT LED FAN (MIDDLE)

REPLACING LEFT LED FAN (MIDDLE)

Necessary preliminary work:

• Remove HEADLIGHT WITH LED TECHNOLOGY

Open screw lock (1).

Release screw (2) and take out protective cap (3).

Tightening torque: 1, 5 Nm

Fig. 25: Identifying Screw Lock, Screw, And Protective Cap

Installation note: Gasket (1) must not be damaged and must be installed free from grease.

Fig. 26: Identifying Gasket

Open screw lock (1).

Release screws (2) and remove protective cap (3).

Tightening torque: 1, 5 Nm

Fig. 27: Opening Screw Lock To Release Screws And Protective Cap

Installation note: Check seal (1). Replace protective cap (2) if necessary.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage due to moisture penetration!

Fig. 28: Identifying Protective Cap Seal

Press connector (1) together (arrow) and disengage inwards into the light housing.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Do not bend pins of connector (1)!

Fig. 29: Disengaging Connector

Release cable clip (1) with a suitable tool from the inner light housing (2).

Fig. 30: Releasing Cable Clip

Release screw (1) on LED fan through top opening with special tool 2 296 785.

Tightening torque: 1, 5 Nm

Fig. 31: Releasing Screw On LED Fan Through Top Opening Using Special Tool 2 296 785

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screw (2) on LED fan through bottom opening with special tool 2 296 785.

Tightening torque: 1, 5 Nm

Fig. 32: Releasing Screw On LED Fan Through Bottom Opening With Special Tool 2 296 785

Turn LED fan (1) through 90º and remove through top opening.

Fig. 33: Removing LED Fan

Release catches (1) on LED fan (2) and remove LED fan (2) from air duct (3).

Fig. 34: Identifying LED Fan, Catches, And Air Duct

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