BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing Operating Unit For Additional Seat Functions
Notes
Release latch mechanism (1) on operating unit (2) using special tool 64 1 020. At same time carefully lever out operating unit (2) using special tool 00 9 317.
Disconnect plug connection behind and remove operating unit (2).
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Fig. 208: Releasing Latch Mechanism On Operating Unit Using Special Tool (64
1 020)
Installation note: Make sure operating unit for additional seat functions (2) is correctly seated.
Right-hand drive vehicles only:
The operating unit in the rear passenger compartment is always supplied with the ID for left-hand drive vehicles.
It is therefore necessary after replacement to execute the service module Configuration memory switch rear passenger compartment to new allocation of ID for right-hand drive vehicles.
Perform following service function:
- Configuration memory switch rear passenger compartment
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OPERATING UNIT FOR ADDITIONAL SEAT FUNCTIONS (REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT)
Operation is described in:
Removing OPERATING UNIT FOR ADDITIONAL SEAT FUNCTIONS (FRONT)
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING GRIP TRIM FOR GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH
Notes
Carefully unclip knob cover (1) using special tool 00 9 322 on points (2) from gear selector switch (3) and remove in the direction of arrow.
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Fig. 209: Removing Gear Selector Switch Knob Cover
Installation: Catches (1) must not be damaged during removal.
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Fig. 210: Identifying Gear Selector Switch Knob Catches
Installation: Engagement lugs (1) and guide (2) must not be damaged.
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Fig. 211: Identifying Engagement Lugs And Guide
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Removing And Installing Steering Column Switch Cluster
WARNING: Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this
position
during the repair work.
Do not under any circumstances turn the steering column switch cluster
when the steering whee
Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Multifunction Steering
Wheel Switches
Necessary preliminary work:
Remove AIRBAG UNIT
Release screws (1) on left/right on back of steering wheel (2).
Fig. 226: Identifying Steering Wheel Back With Screw
NOTE: Both multifunction steerin
Replacing Audio Unit
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic
damage (ESD
PROTECTION).
IMPORTANT: Use of supplied gloves is mandatory
Carry out installation in a dust-free workshop area o
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VADAPTER
Adapter MW
Note: (Adapter 15/20-pin) only for oil service - Replaced by 62 1 140, July
94
Storage Location
I 106
ADAPTER
Adapter MW
Note: For instrument panel
Storage Location
Y2
SI number
02 03 89 (038)
Fig. 1: Identifying Adapter (621300)
Instruments - Tighte
Crimping Micro Power Quadlock Contacts (MPQ)
Notes
To crimp MPQ contacts, use hand pliers 61 4 321 (1) in conjunction with
crimping head 61 4 325 (2) from
crimping set 61 4 320.
NOTE: Hand pliers (1) open automatically as far as they will go when
handles are
pressed together.
Fig. 136: Identifying Hand Pliers With Crimping Head (61 4 325)
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