BMW 7 Series: Night Vision

AXIALLY ADJUSTING NIGHT VISION CAMERA

NOTE: Mechanical setting - as described in the following - is only possible axially.

Vertical alignment can only be carried out with the BMW diagnosis system:

• Service functions
• Body
• Night vision electronics
• Calibration night vision electronics camera

NOTE: Installation location: Adjusting screw, Night Vision Camera F01, 02, 03:

Fold lid (1) in engine compartment lid gasket fixture mounting upwards as pictured.

NOTE: (2) = Installation location, adjusting screw, night vision camera.

Fig. 49: Identifying Installation Location And Engine Compartment Lid

NOTE: Installation location: Adjusting screw, Night Vision Camera F07, F10, 11, 18, F12, 13:

Fold up engine compartment lid seal (1) as shown.

NOTE: (2) = Installation location, adjusting screw, night vision camera.

Fig. 50: Identifying Installation Location And Engine Compartment Lid Seal

Fig. 51: Adjusting Night Vision Camera At Adjusting Screw

Front of vehicle must be parallel at distance (A) to headlight aiming device (1).

(A) = 2 m

Align a suitable straight object (2), e.g. a spirit level, horizontally on headlight aiming device.

Slowly carry out axial adjustment of night vision camera at adjusting screw (3).

NOTE: Image shows the CID picture in the vehicle.

If necessary, align the image of the night vision camera with aid of a second person.

Yellow help line (1) is displayed using diagnosis job.

Upper edge (2) must be aligned using adjusting screw parallel to yellow help line (1) in the CID.

Fig. 52: Aligning Upper Edge Parallel To Yellow Help Line In CID

REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE NIGHT VISION CAMERA

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD protection).

Necessary preliminary work

• Remove MIDDLE LEFT RADIATOR GRILLE

Release screws (2) on holder for camera (1).

Unclip latch mechanisms (3) on camera holder (1).

Remove camera including holder (1).

Fig. 53: Identifying Latch Mechanisms On Camera Holder

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR NIGHT VISION SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).

Necessary preliminary work

• Disconnect BATTERY CABLE
• Remove FOLD-DOWN COMPARTMENT ON DRIVER'S SIDE

Release plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Release bolt (2) and remove control unit (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig. 54: Removing Control Unit Bolt

Installation note: Guides (1) on control unit (2) must be seated correctly in the correct bracket.

Fig. 55: Identifying Guides On Control Unit

Replacement

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING.

NOTE: New component contains a CD with deblocking code.

CD is requested during encoding/programming by the SSS.

REPLACING LENS COVER FOR NIGHT VISION CAMERA

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION).

Necessary preliminary work

• Completely remove NIGHT VISION CAMERA

Unlock latch mechanisms (1) and unfasten cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig. 56: Turning Lens Cover

Carefully remove sealing ring (1).

IMPORTANT: Adjoining surface of lens must not be damaged when sealing ring is removed!

Installation note: Replace sealing ring.

Fig. 57: Removing Sealing Ring

Thoroughly clean seal recess (1) with cleaning agent* containing alcohol and cotton bud.

*BMW part number: 83 11 0009712

Fig. 58: Identifying Seal Recess

After installation

• Adjust NIGHT VISION CAMERA
• Fill up with washer fluid

REPLACING NIGHT VISION CAMERA

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).

IMPORTANT: New component contains a CD with deblocking code.

Coding/programming without the enable code CD is not possible!

Necessary preliminary work

• Removing SPRAY NOZZLE FOR NIGHT VISION CAMERA

Release screws (2) on holder for camera (1).

Unclip catches (3) on camera holder (1).

Remove camera including holder (1).

Fig. 59: Identifying Catches, Camera On Camera Holder And Holder Screws

Release lock (1) at adjusting screw (2) and press upwards in direction of arrow.

At same time twist out adjusting screw (2) and pull out complete pin with spring.

Fig. 60: Pressing Lock Upward At Adjusting Screw

Holder (2) and fixture (3) must also be replaced when replacing camera (1).

Fig. 61: Identifying Holder, Fixture And Camera

Assembly of individual parts:

Place mount (2) on camera.

Tighten screws (1).

Tightening torque 66 54 1AZ.

Fig. 62: Identifying Mount On Camera With Screws

Insert camera (2) with mount in holder.

Retaining lugs (1) on the mount must engage correctly in the guides on the holder (3).

Fig. 63: Identifying Camera And Lugs With Mount In Holder

After installation

• Adjust NIGHT VISION CAMERA

Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING.

Distance Systems, Cruise Control - Tightening Torques

ACC SENSOR

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - ACC SENSOR

NIGHT VISION CAMERA

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - NIGHT VISION CAMERA

DOUBLE CLUTCH GEARBOX

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES ON VEHICLES WITH ACTIVE PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SYSTEM

WARNING: Danger to life!

Triggering the active pedestrian protection system while the engine compartment lid is open may cause serious injury by the retaining hooks.

Cover front panel in area of engine compartment lid catches with protective cover (1).

Order number, protective cover 81 47 2 159 868.

Support engine compartment lid a suitable tool.

Fig. 1: Identifying Front Panel Cover

Use Velcro strips (2) to fasten head protection (1) to catch hook.

Order number for head protection catch hook (pair) 81 47 2 159 869.

Fig. 2: Identifying Fasten Head Protection To Catch Hook With Velcro Strips

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