BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing (Replacing) Front Controller
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! The button for the controller must not be removed!
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove CENTRE CONSOLE TRIM
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 61 31 2AZ.
Remove controller (2) from center console cover (3).
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Fig. 203: Identifying Front Controller With Screws And Centre Console Cover
Replacement:
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) REAR CONTROLLER
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove BOTH SWITCH COMBINATIONS FOR SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Release screws (1) on left/right.
Remove wood trim on rear center armrest (2).
Unlock plug connection behind and disconnect.
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Fig. 204: Identifying Rear Centre Armrest With Screws
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unfasten screws (2).
Remove rear controller (3) from wood trim on rear center armrest (4).
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Fig. 205: Identifying Rear Controller With Screws And Plug Connection And
Rear Centre Armrest
Replacement:
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOW HITCH SWITCH
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL
- Partially remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim on right in F10
Release screws (1).
Disconnect plug connection underneath and remove tow hitch switch (2).
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Fig. 206: Identifying Tow Hitch Switch With Screws
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OPERATING ELEMENT FOR DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
Notes
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION).
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ON LEFT
Carefully lever driver assist system (1) out with special tool 00 9 317.
Disconnect plug connection behind and remove driver assistance system (1).
Installation note: Make sure driver assistance system (1) is correctly seated.
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Fig. 207: Removing Lever Driver Assist System Using Special Tool (00 9 317)
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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
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
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Replacing Cover Gasket On Rear Differential (205AL/225AL) At Rear
IMPORTANT: In event of oil loss, always check rear axle final drive for
traces of wear and
damage.
Necessary preliminary work
Catch or draw off final drive oil.
Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE.
NOTE: Read and comply with REAR DIFFERENTIAL: ASSIGNMENT TO MODEL
SERIES.
IMPORTANT: To avoid leaks from
Driver profiles- Setting up a PIN
A driver profile with recognition cannot be activated
without vehicle key. In this case, a PIN can
be set up to activate the driver profile.
Non-ConnectedDrive countries: If a PIN was not
set up or the PIN is not known, the driver's profile
cannot be activated.
ConnectedDrive countries: If a PIN w
