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BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Replacing Holder For Side View Camera On Left Or Right

Necessary preliminary work

  • Remove SIDE VIEW VIDEO CAMERA
  • Pull side view video camera holder off bumper with a suitable tool (holder is secured with double-sided adhesive tape).

Installation

Holder (1) is encoded against incorrect installation.

Identification (2) indicates on which side of the vehicle holder (1) is stuck in.

For installation position observe shape of holder (1).

Reversing Camera
Fig. 45: Identifying Installation Position Of Holder

Installation

Clean bonding surface on bumper trim (4) and remove adhesive residues.

To position holder (1) optimally, pre-install camera (3) on holder (1) before sticking in the holder.

Reversing Camera
Fig. 46: Installing Camera On Holder

Outer edge (2) on holder (1) must be flush with outer bumper edge (4).

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE VIEW CAMERA ON LEFT OR RIGHT

NOTE: Picture shows front wheel removed for purposes of clarity

Reversing Camera
Fig. 47: Identifying Wheel Arch Panel With Screws

Release screws (1).

Fold wheel arch panel (2) to one side.

Reversing Camera
Fig. 48: Identifying Plug Connection, Camera With Screws

Release screws (1).

Remove side view camera (2).

Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.

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