BMW 7 Series: Pedestrian Protection
REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) LEFT PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SENSOR
WARNING: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling gas generators.
Incorrect handling can activate pedestrian protection and cause injury.
Necessary preliminary work
- Disconnect BATTERY CABLE
- Remove ORNAMENTAL GRILLE IN BUMPER TRIM.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 65 76 1AZ.
Feed out sensor (2).
Fig. 95: Identifying Screws And Sensor
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Remove sensor (2).
Fig. 96: Identifying Plug Connection And Sensor
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING MIDDLE PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SENSOR
WARNING: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling gas generators.
Incorrect handling can activate pedestrian protection and cause injury.
Necessary preliminary work
- Disconnect BATTERY CABLE
- Remove BASEPLATE FOR NUMBER PLATE
- Remove ORNAMENTAL GRILLE IN BUMPER TRIM.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 65 76 1AZ.
Feed out sensor (2).
Fig. 97: Identifying Screws And Sensor
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Remove sensor (2).
Fig. 98: Identifying Plug Connection And Sensor
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SENSOR
WARNING: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling gas generators.
Necessary preliminary work
- Disconnect BATTERY CABLE
- Remove ORNAMENTAL GRILLE IN BUMPER TRIM.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 65 76 1AZ.
Feed out sensor (2).
Fig. 99: Identifying Screws And Sensor
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Remove sensor (2).
Fig. 100: Identifying Plug Connection And Sensor
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Overview Of Aerial Diversity
Fig. 101: Overview Of Aerial Diversity
Aerial amplifier
Blocking circuit
AM choke (US vehicles only)
Back - up aerial
Interference suppression filter
OVERVIEW OF SENSORS FOR AIRBAG SYSTEM AND
Removing And Installing/Replacing Airbag Control Unit
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic
damage (ESD
protection)!
WARNING: NOTE AIRBAG SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
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Checking Rim For Lateral And Radial Runout
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove WHEEL
Check WHEEL for lateral and radial runout
Remove TYRE from disc wheel
Remove dirt from rim well and rim flange
IMPORTANT: Disc wheels are not allowed to be repaired!
Mount disc wheel in balancing machine.
Fig. 30: Identifying Disc Wheel On Wheel Balanc
Coding Control Module (DME/DDE)
Switch off ignition.
Connect MoDiC or DIS/GT1 Tester.
Switch on ignition.
Select "Coding" program.
For subsequent procedure, follow instructions in MoDiC or DIS/GT1 Tester.
Carry out adjustment of following control units:
EWS (electronic immobilizer)
DME (Digital Motor Electronics) or
DDE (D
