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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Parking Brake Button
The parking brake button supplies the EMF control unit with the button
operation signal. The signal is
duplicated on the parking brake button and transmitted to the EMF control unit
via double direct wired
connections. It not only enables the EMF control unit to distinguish be
Danger Of Poisoning If Oil Is Ingested/Absorbed Through The Skin
Danger of poisoning!
Ingesting oil or absorbing through the skin may cause poisoning!
Possible symptoms are:
Headaches
Dizziness
Stomach aches
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Cramps/fits
Unconsciousness
Protective measures/rules of conduct
Pour oil only into appropriately marked containers
Do not pou
