BMW 7 Series: Overview Of Rear Lights
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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).
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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).
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Fig. 86: Identifying Plug Connection And Nuts
Remove left rear light (1) in direction of arrow.
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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).
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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).
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Fig. 89: Identifying Rear Light, Connector, And Nuts
Replacement:
If necessary, remove BULBS.
If necessary, replace CHROME TRIM.
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Replacing Rear Passenger Compartment A/C Control Panel Fan Motor
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
Brake Lights
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:
Introduction
Anti-theft System
The anti-theft system is available as an option. The task of the anti-theft
system is to indicate unauthorized
access to the vehicle by emitting an alarm. The alarm can be triggered both
audibly and visually. To do this,
however, the anti-theft system must be activated. When acti
Rear window roller
sunblind
General information
The safety switch in the driver's door can be
used to prevent children from operating the roller
sunblind using the switches in the rear, for instance.
Additional information:
Safety switch
Safety information
NOTICE
When operating the roller sunblind, objects
stored on the shelf
