BMW 7 Owners & Service Manuals

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.

Instrument Cluster
Fig. 1: Removing Instrument Cluster

Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove instrument cluster (2).

Instrument Cluster
Fig. 2: Identifying Cluster With Plug Connections

Installation note: Retaining tabs (1) of dashboard (2) must be exactly seated in mountings of dashboard.

Instrument Cluster
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.

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