BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing Actuator Unit With Control Unit For Parking Brake (EMF)

Necessary preliminary work

• Remove BOTH REAR WHEELS.

IMPORTANT: The following work must only be carried of ISID diagnosis system with software version 02.21 or later.

Delete fault memory.

Check function of actuator unit.

If actuator unit is defective, set BMW diagnosis workshop mode.

• Operating procedure:
  • Perform vehicle identification
  • Carry out vehicle test.
  • Open menu item Actions.
    • Open Service Function
      • Level 1:
        Select menu item:
        02 Chassis and Suspension
      • Level 2:
        Select menu item:
        Parking Brake
      • Level 3:
        Select menu item:
        Workshop Mode
        • List of matches:
          Activate "AS 3440_L6_EMF" workshop mode file
        • Procedure/Option:
          Select menu item:
          1 Set Workshop Mode
        • Procedure:
          The message Workshop mode has been set is displayed

Open tailgate.

Fold back luggage compartment floor trim panel (1) as pictured.

Release plastic nuts (2).

Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig. 124: Identifying Luggage Compartment Floor Trim Panel And Plastic Nuts

Cable for emergency release (1) must be removed with actuator unit.

Press both retaining lugs together and press cable for emergency release (1) downwards.

Fig. 125: Identifying Cable For Emergency Release

Release screw (1) and remove spring clip (2) on left and right.

Installation note:

Tightening torque 34 41 1AZ.

Fig. 126: Identifying Screw And Spring Clip

Disengage parking brake Bowden cable (1) from holder (2) on right and left.

Fig. 127: Identifying Parking Brake Bowden Cable And Holder

Fig. 128: Identifying Screwdriver And Brake Shoe Expander

F01/F02/F03/F04 only

Turn brake disc into position as illustrated (arrow).

Position screwdriver (1) on brake shoe expander (2) as illustrated.

NOTE: For greater clarity, illustration does not show brake disc.

Fig. 129: Identifying Nipple, Screwdriver And Brake Shoe Expander

Pull up parking brake Bowden cable behind wheel carrier towards brake shoe expander (2) as far as it will go and hold in position.

At the same time, use a standard screwdriver (3) to press nipple (1) in brake shoe expander (2) downwards as far as possible.

Screwdriver: shank length 40 mm, blade width 4 mm Pull parking brake Bowden cable out of wheel carrier.

NOTE: Bowden cable must not be pulled out before the nipple (1) is pushed down.

Fig. 130: Identifying Screwdriver And Brake Shoe Expander

F07 only

Turn brake disc into position as illustrated (arrow).

Position screwdriver (1) on brake shoe expander (2) as illustrated.

NOTE: For greater clarity, illustration does not show brake disc.

Pull up parking brake Bowden cable behind wheel carrier towards brake shoe expander (2) as far as it will go and hold in position.

At the same time, use a standard screwdriver (3) to press nipple (1) in brake shoe expander (2) to the left as far as possible.

Fig. 131: Identifying Nipple, Screwdriver And Brake Shoe Expander

Screwdriver: shank length 40 mm, blade width 4 mm Pull parking brake Bowden cable out of wheel carrier.

NOTE: Bowden cable must not be pulled out before the nipple (1) is pushed away.

Installation note: Grease nipple of parking brake Bowden cable with assembly paste (part number 81 22 9 407 171).

Obtainable from BMW Parts Department.

Feed parking brake Bowden cable horizontally into brake anchor plate/brake guard plate. Sleeve must be inserted up to stop.

Nipple of parking brake Bowden cable must audibly snap into place in brake shoe expander.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2).

Installation note: Tightening torque 34 41 3AZ.

Disengage actuator unit (3) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig. 132: Identifying Plug Connection, Actuator Unit And Screw

Vehicles with HSR and Dynamic Drive: RELEASE DYNAMIC DRIVE STABILIZER on rear axle support (removal not necessary).

Slide holder with parking brake actuator unit (2) to the point where screws (1) can be released.

Installation note: Tightening torque 34 41 4AZ.

Detach actuator unit from holder (2).

Fig. 133: Identifying Screws And Parking Brake Actuator Unit

IMPORTANT: Do not kink parking Bowden cable.

Feed through left parking Bowden cable (1) between left rear silencer and rear axle support.

Fig. 134: Identifying Parking Bowden Cable

If necessary, release bracket from left rear silencer and gently pull rear silencer downwards.

Feed out parking brake actuator unit (1) between left rear silencer and rear axle support.

Fig. 135: Identifying Parking Brake Actuator Unit

After installation

• Carry out initial operation/functional check in BMW diagnosis system.
  • Path
    • Activities
    • Service functions
    • Chassis and suspension
    • Parking brake
    • Initial operation/functional check

Replacement

• Carry out programming/coding of control units
• Carry out parking brake initial operation/functional check

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