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
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NOTE: Normalization must be carried out after the following work:
Removal or replacement of control panel in heater-A/C system or of
steering column
Repair work to electric steering column adjustment
Coding/programming of IHKA control unit
Normalization of electric steering column adjustment i
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