BMW 7 Series: Rear Window Aerial/Antenna

OVERVIEW OF AUDIO COMPONENTS

Fig. 70: Overview Of Audio Components

1. Speaker (in dashboard)
2. Central Information Display (CID)
3. DVD changer
4. DVD player, rear console
5. Aerial diversity
6. Speaker (in storage shelf)
7. Satellite tuner
8. Amplifier
9. Central bass speaker
10. Speaker (door, rear)
11. Speaker (door, front)
12. Car Information Computer (CIC)

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TV MODULE

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION).

NOTE: Follow instructions for HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD.
• Remove LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM.

Release screws (1).

Remove TV module (2).

Unlock and detach plug connections (3 and 4).

Installation: Make sure plug connections (4) are in correct color sequence.

Fig. 71: Identifying Screws, TV Module And Plug Connections

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT BLOCKING CIRCUIT

Necessary preliminary work

• Remove TRIM PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR AT REAR.

Equipment specification with rear A/C system.

Release screw (1).

Slide lock (2) in direction of arrow.

Feed out air duct (3).

Fig. 72: Identifying Screw, Slide Lock And Air Duct

Release screw (1).

If necessary, release screw (4).

Unlock plug connections (2) and disconnect.

If necessary, disconnect plug connection (5).

Remove blocking circuit (3) from C-pillar.

Installation note: Position blocking circuit (3) so that positioning pin on back engages in associated bore hole.

Fig. 73: Identifying Screw, Plug Connections, Blocking Circuit And Screw

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT BLOCKING CIRCUIT

Necessary preliminary tasks

• Remove TRIM PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR AT REAR.

Release screw (1).

If necessary, release screw (4).

Unlock plug connections (2) and disconnect.

If necessary, disconnect plug connection (5).

Remove blocking circuit (3) from C-pillar.

Installation: Position blocking circuit (3) so that positioning pin on back engages in associated hole.

Fig. 74: Identifying Screw, Plug Connections, Blocking Circuit And Screw

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