BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing Or Replacing Control Unit For Electric Fuel Pump
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove STORAGE COMPARTMENT in luggage compartment
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unfasten screws (2).
Remove control unit (3).
Installation: Tightening torque 16 14 1AZ.
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Fig. 41: Identifying Electric Fuel Pump Control Unit With Plug Connection And
Mounting Screws
Replacement
- Carry out programming/encoding
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FUEL PUMP
Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting container ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT: Ensure adequate ventilation in the place of work! Avoid skin contact (wear gloves)! Ensure absolute cleanliness when working on the open fuel system.
Contaminants in the fuel tank can impair driving operation or may even result in vehicle breakdown!
Necessary preliminary tasks
- DRAW OFF FUEL
- REMOVE REAR SEAT
- Vehicles with comfort seat:
Remove right REAR SEAT
- REMOVE FLANGE COVER
NOTE: Picture does not show the fuel tank outer skin.
Disconnect earth cable (1).
Disconnect fuel lines (2).
Release lock (4) and remove pump housing cover (3).
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Fig. 42: Identifying Fuel Pump Housing Cover With Fuel Lines, Earth Cable And
Lock
Release lock (1) and remove fuel pump (2) towards top.
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Fig. 43: Identifying Fuel Pump With Lock
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Dust Filter For Natural Vacuum
Leak Detection (NVLD)
Necessary preliminary work:
Remove CARBON CANISTER.
Unlock and disconnect snap fastener (1).
Release screw (2) and remove dust filter (3).
Installation note:
Check gasket and replace if necessary
Removing And Installing/Replacing Fuel Pump (Outer Fuel Filter)
Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting
container ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT:
Removing And Installing/Replacing Sensor For Fuel Gauge
Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting
container ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT:
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Cross traffic warning- Warning
General information
The respective display is called up on the Control
Display. A signal tone may sound and the
light in the exterior mirror may flash.
Light in the exterior mirror
The light in the exterior mirror flashes if vehicles
are detected by the rear sensors and your own
vehicle is moving
Carrying Out Steering Angle Sensor Adjustment
IMPORTANT: In vehicles with active steering, steering angle sensor
adjustment is integrated
in the service function "INITIAL OPERATION/ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE
STEERING " and must not be carried out separately!
NOTE: Steering angle sensor adjustment must be carried out:
after replacement of followin
