BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Replacing Center Fresh Air Grille
Necessary preliminary work
F01, F02, F03, F12, F13:
- Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON DASHBOARD IN MIDDLE
F07, F10, F11, F18:
- Remove decorative strip on dashboard on right
IMPORTANT: Proceed with care so as to avoid damaging the fresh air grille.
NOTE: Picture for example purposes only!
Replacement
Release screws at marked points at top and bottom.
Remove center fresh air grille (1).
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Fig. 140: Locating Centre Fresh Air Grille
Replacement
Modify SWITCH FOR HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM/CENTRAL LOCKING
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRESH-AIR GRILLE ON LEFT OR RIGHT B-PILLAR
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove PANEL FOR DOOR PILLAR (BOTTOM)
Release screws (2) and feed out fresh-air grille (3) on panel for door pillar (1) in direction of arrow.
Installation: Retaining lug (4) must be correctly engaged in associated guide.
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Fig. 141: Removing Fresh-Air Grille On B-Pillar
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEADLINING FRESH AIR GRILLE
Unclip fresh air grille (1) from headlining (2) in direction of arrow.
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Fig. 142: Removing Fresh Air Grille From Headlining
Unlock and detach plug connections (1 and 3).
Installation: Make sure lines are correctly laid.
If necessary, replace adhesive tape fastening.
If necessary, replace retaining clasps.
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Fig. 143: Identifying Plug Connections
Replacement
Remove heater - A/C controls in rear passenger compartment.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR CABIN FRESH-AIR GRILLE (HIGH A/C SYSTEM)
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove REAR A/C SYSTEM CONTROL PANEL
NOTE: Example graphic on the F01.
Release screws (1).
Carefully press rear cabin fresh-air grille (2) forwards out of center console trim (3).
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Fig. 144: Identifying Rear Cabin Fresh-Air Grille And Screws
Installation
Retaining lugs (1) must be correctly seated in associated guides (2) and must not be damaged.
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Fig. 145: Identifying Guides And Lugs
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT FRESH-AIR GRILLE
- Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ON RIGHT
Release screw (2) and gently pull glovebox housing (1) forwards.
Release screws (3).
Pull out right fresh-air grille (4) towards front and unlock and disconnect plug connection behind.
Remove right fresh-air grille (4).
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Fig. 146: Removing Right Fresh-Air Grille And Screws
Installation
Catches (1) of fresh-air grille (2) must not be damaged.
Make sure fresh-air grille (2) is correctly seated on fresh air duct behind.
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Fig. 147: Identifying Fresh-Air Grille And Catches
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Overview Of Heater - A/C System Components
Fig. 148: Overview Of Heater And A/C System Components
Condenser for air conditioner
Drier insert for air conditioner
Independent heater and attachment
A/C Performance Test (R 134a)
Observe the following conditions prior to the A/C performance test
1. Provision of a diagnosis system. Safeguard electrical system integrity by
checking the fault memory (no
faults in the fault memor
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Separating Cut Determination With A Template
In the case of a partial replacement piece, a body component is cut at a
point described in the repair instructions.
A template may be used for the exact position determination for the separating
cut.
The template is made from the reinforcement plate and can be reused.
Carry over schematic diag
Removing And Installing/Renewing Brake Pads On Both Front Disc Brakes
Notes
IMPORTANT:
Brake pad wear sensor: after removal it must be replaced (brake pad
wear
sensor loses its retention capability in the break pad).
Retaining spring: for vehicles older than 48 months it is recommended
to
replace the retaining spring!
So as not to damage the surface coating,
