BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing Or Replacing Console For Windscreen Washer System Complete With Motor
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION).
IMPORTANT: Before installing the wiper arms, allow wiper motor to run into rest position.
IMPORTANT: Emergency operation - danger of injury! Disconnect BATTERY CABLE Disconnect both negative battery cables for F03.
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove COWL PANEL COVER
- Remove LEFT/REAR SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE for
F01/F02/F03F12F13
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 61 61 1AZ.
Remove console for windscreen wiper system (2) in direction of arrow and disconnect plug connection (3).
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Fig. 338: Removing Console For Windscreen Wiper System
Installation note:
Vacuum line (1) must not be trapped by windscreen washer system (2).
Contact with vacuum line (1) is only permitted at the positions (A/D/C) specifically designed for this purpose.
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Fig. 339: Identifying Windscreen Washer System With Vacuum Line
NOTE: As of 09/2009, an additional holder (1) is installed for the vacuum line (2).
Installation note: Make sure the vacuum line (2) is correctly seated in the holder (1)!
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Fig. 340: Identifying Windscreen Washer System Vacuum Line With Holder
IMPORTANT: After installing, check freedom of movement between wiper kinematics and vacuum line!
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH WINDSCREEN WIPER ARMS
Notes
IMPORTANT: After installation check setting dimension and contact angle of the wiper arm.
Remove caps (1).
Release nuts underneath.
Tightening torque 61 61 2AZ.
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Fig. 341: Identifying Cap
IMPORTANT: Risk of breakage! Do not bend wiper arm when removing.
Detach windscreen wiper arm with special tool 61 6 060.
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Fig. 342: Detaching Windscreen Wiper Arm Using Special Tool (61 6 060)
IMPORTANT: Danger of loosening! Observe tightening specifications without fail.
REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE
Move wipers into fold-out position:
- Switch on terminal "R" and then switch off again immediately
- Press wiper lever upwards and hold for approx. 3 seconds until wiper arms stop in roughly vertical position (fold-out position)
Take infrared remote control (ignition key).
Raise wiper arm (1) and fold back windscreen wiper blade (2).
Remove windscreen wiper blade (2) in direction of arrow from wiper arm (1).
Installation note: Make sure wiper blade (2) is guided.
Fold wiper arms onto windscreen.
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Fig. 343: Removing Windscreen Wiper Blade
IMPORTANT: Before switching on terminal "R" or the ignition or starting the engine, you must fold the wiper arms onto the windscreen otherwise damage will be caused.
Switch on terminal "R".
Move windscreen wipers to rest position with a flick wipe.
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Fig. 351: Identifying Washer Spray Jet Adjusting Values
The spray jets should hit the middle of the wiping area.
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove both ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS FROM ANTI-ROLL BAR
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 33 55 1AZ.
Installation:
Replace screws.
Turn anti-roll bar (2) and remove sideways.
Fig. 153: Identifying Screws And Anti-R
Replacing All Valve Stem Seals (N63)
Notes
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to sealing lip on valve stem seal.
Fit new valve stem seals only when all valves have been installed.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove all VALVE SPRINGS.
Press special tool 11 6 370 onto the valve stem seal.
Withdraw valve stem seal by turning and simultaneously
