BMW 7 Series: Instrument Cluster
Removing And Installing/Replacing Instrument Cluster
Notes
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic
damage (ESD
PROTECTION ).
Necessary preliminary work
- Disconnect BATTERY GROUND CABLE
- Disconnect both negative battery cables atF03
- Move steering column completely towards rear
- If necessary, tape off cover to protect against damage
Insert special tool 64 1 030 in each case in second slot, on left and right,
of instrument cluster (2).
Feed special tool 64 1 030 into clamp (1) and pull downward.
Feed out instrument cluster (2) in direction of arrow.
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Fig. 1: Removing Instrument Cluster
Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove instrument cluster (2).
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Fig. 2: Identifying Cluster With Plug Connections
Installation note:
Retaining tabs (1) of dashboard (2) must be exactly seated in mountings of
dashboard.
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Fig. 3: Identifying Dashboard With Tabs
Replacement
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING.
Check values for Condition Based Service (CBS) and correct if necessary.
If necessary, adjust HEAD-UP DISPLAY.
READ NEXT:
ADJUSTING HEAD-UP DISPLAY
NOTE: Vehicles with head-up displays are fitted with special windscreens.
These windscreens are marked with the letters "HUD" on the outside at the
bottom right below the se
Instruments - Special Tools
VADAPTER
Adapter MW
Note: (Adapter 15/20-pin) only for oil service - Replaced by 62 1 140, July
94
Storage Location
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ADAPTER
Adapter MW
Note: For instrument panel
Sto
SEE MORE:
Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION.
The needle stamping system 360 - VRM - BMW is required to stamp the vehicle
identification number.
Order number: 81 43 2 155 736
Sourcing reference:
BMW Workshop Equipment Catalogue.
Fig. 69: Identifying Display, Mains Adapter, Needle Stamping Unit,
Fig. 50: Overview Of Aerial Diversity
Aerial amplifier
Blocking circuit
AM choke
Back - up aerial
Interference suppression filter
OVERVIEW OF AUDIO COMPONENTS
Fig. 51: Overview Of Audio Components
Speaker (in dashboard)
Central Information Display (CID)
DVD changer
DVD player, rear con