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
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Instructions For Compressor Replacement
Notes
IMPORTANT: Compressors with plastic belt pulleys:
Avoid impacts/knocks to plastic belt pulley (caused by tools, contact
with
base).
Return faulty compressors in their original packaging only.
In the event of mechanical compressor failure and the resulting ingress of
chips into the refr
Coasting
Concept
Under certain conditions the engine is automatically
decoupled from the transmission in the D
selector lever position. The vehicle continues
traveling with the engine idling to reduce consumption.
Selector lever position D remains engaged.
This driving condition is referred to as coasting.
