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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Replacing Both Timing Chains (N63)
Notes
WARNING: Burning hazard! Wear gloves.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove lower TIMING CASE COVER
To facilitate removal and installation of timing chains, turn engine
over with special tool 00 2 300.
Timing drive, cylinders 1 to 4
Remove guide rail (5) from bearing bolt.
Remove timing cha
Rear collision preparation
Concept
The system reacts to vehicles approaching from
behind.
General information
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind the vehicle.
When a vehicle approaches from the rear at a
certain speed, the system responds as follows:
Active Protection: when a collision seems to
