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:
Indicator/warning lights- Yellow lights
Steering and traffic jam assistant
The indicator light lights up
and an
acoustic signal may sound: a system interruption
is imminent.
The indicator warning light flashes: lane marking
driven over.
Additional information:
Steering and Lane Control Assistant
Antilock Braking System ABS
The Brake As
Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Tension Spring For Rear Lid
(Tailgate)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL on left
WARNING: Support tailgate in fully opened position with suitable
apparatus. Danger
of injury!
Press retainer (1) together.
Ball socket (2) jumps out of ball stud.
WARNING: The tailgate will drop down if it is not su
