BMW 7 Series: Overview Of Rear Lights
Fig. 84: Identifying Rear Light Cluster Components
- Rear light, left (side panel)
- Rear light, left (on tail panel)
- Reflector, rear
- Additional brake light
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING CHROME TRIM ON LEFT OR RIGHT
REAR LIGHT
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove PANEL FOR TAILGATE
- Remove left rear light
Release screws (1).
Remove chrome trim (2) from rear light (3).
Fig. 85: Identifying Rear Light With Chrome Trim And Screws
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (IN SIDE
PANEL)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic
damage (ESD
PROTECTION).
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM ON LEFT.
Release nuts (1) and nut (2).
Tightening torque, 63 21 1AZ.
Disconnect plug connection (3).
Fig. 86: Identifying Plug Connection And Nuts
Remove left rear light (1) in direction of arrow.
Fig. 87: Removing Left Rear Light
Installation:
Make sure sealing frame (1) for rear light (2) is correctly seated.
If necessary, replace SEALING FRAME (1).
Fig. 88: Identifying Rear Light And Sealing Frame
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (ON
TAILGATE)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove COMPLETE REAR CENTER TRIM
Unscrew nuts (1).
Disconnect plug connection (2).
Remove rear light (3).
Fig. 89: Identifying Rear Light, Connector, And Nuts
Replacement:
If necessary, remove BULBS.
If necessary, replace CHROME TRIM.
READ NEXT:
Necessary preliminary work
Remove REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT A/C CONTROL PANEL
Release screws (1).
Remove fan motor (3) from A/C control panel (2).
Installation note:
Make sure pins (4) are corre
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING AUXILIARY BRAKE LIGHT
Remove supplementary brake light cover (1) in direction of arrow from molded
roofliner (2).
Fig. 93: Removing Supplementary Brake Light Cover F
SEE MORE:
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
There is a hard disk installed in the head unit.
Carry out mechanical work on the head unit and adjacent components with
care.
Avoid subjecting the head unit to vibration/shocks.
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
prote
Input/output - Outside Mirrors
Fig. 88: Outside Mirrors Input/Output System Diagram
COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION CHART
Instrument cluster
Footwell module FRM
Outside temperature sensor
Junction box electronics JB
Outside mirror, passenger's side
Mirror adjustment switch in driver's door switch clu