BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Headlight Vertical Aim Adjuster
WARNING: Version with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore disconnect all components from voltage supply before removal.
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (control unit, ignition unit with lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove headlight.
Release screws (1) on cover (2) and remove from headlight (3).
Tightening torque 63 12 4AZ.
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Fig. 59: Identifying Headlight And Cover Screws
Release screws (1).
Disconnect plug connection (2).
Snap headlight vertical aim adjuster (3) out of mounting.
NOTE: Opening cover (4) makes it easier to feed in and engage vertical aim adjuster (3).
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Fig. 60: Identifying Plug Connection And Screws
Engage ball head of vertical aim adjuster (1) in mounting (2).
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Fig. 61: Identifying Ball Head Of Vertical Aim Adjuster In Mounting
After installation
- ADJUST HEADLIGHTS
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT HEADLIGHT (ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT)
Operation is described in: Removing and installing LEFT HEADLIGHT
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT HEADLIGHT VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTER
Operation is described in: REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT HEADLIGHT VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTER
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT TURN INDICATOR INSERT
Operation is described in: Removing and installing/replacing LEFT TURN INDICATOR INSERT
REPLACING BULB FOR FRONT RIGHT SIDE LIGHT (XENON HEADLIGHT)
Operation is described in: Replacing BULB FOR SIDE LIGHT, FRONT LEFT
REPLACING BULB FOR FRONT RIGHT TURNING LIGHT
Operation is described in: Replacing BULB FOR FRONT LEFT TURNING LIGHT
REPLACING BULB FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT (WITH IGNITION UNIT)
Operation is described in: Replacing IGNITION UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT
REPLACING BULB FOR RIGHT XENON HEADLIGHT (WITH IGNITION UNIT)
Operation is described in: Replace IGNITION UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT.
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Replacing Control Unit For Left Xenon Headlight
WARNING: Version with xenon lighting system: Danger to life due to high
voltage!
Therefore disconnect all components from voltage supply before removal.
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ign
Removing And Installing Right Fog Lamp
Operation is described in:
Removing and installing LEFT FOG LAMP.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT AUXILIARY
TURN INDICATOR
Notes
IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT
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Replacing Actuator Drive For Right Rear Cabin Footwell Flap (High
A/C System)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom right.
Position of actuator drive:
OVERVIEW OF ACTUATOR DRIVES ON HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER
Release screws (1).
Installation:
Replace screws (1).
Take off holder (2).
Fig. 81: Identifying Holder And Screws
Unclip connector piece
Auto Start/Stop function
Concept
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, for instance in traffic congestion or at traffic
lights. Drive-ready state remains switched on.
The engine starts automatically for driving off.
General information
After each engine start using
