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.
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Head-Up Display
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
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
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Higher-Level Driving Dynamics Control
Observation of the Driving Condition
The Integrated Chassis Management (ICM) control unit calculates the current
driving situation from the signals
listed below. This essentially means the longitudinal and lateral dynamic
driving condition.
Wheel speed signals from all four wheels
Lateral accel
Danger Of Poisoning If Oil Is Ingested/Absorbed Through The Skin
Danger of poisoning!
Ingesting oil or absorbing through the skin may cause poisoning!
Possible symptoms are:
Headaches
Dizziness
Stomach aches
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Cramps/fits
Unconsciousness
Protective measures/rules of conduct
Pour oil only into appropriately marked containers
Do not pou
