BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing (Replacing) Reversing Camera
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION).
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove CENTRE TAILGATE TRIM STRIP
Unlock latch mechanisms (2) and lever reversing camera holder (3) out of
center tailgate trim strip (4).
Feed reversing camera (1) out of camera holder (3).
Replacement:
Remove protective film from lens of reversing camera (1).
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Fig. 42: Identifying Latch Mechanisms And Lever Reversing Camera Holder Out
Of Centre Tailgate
Trim Strip
After installation
- Calibrate REVERSING CAMERA
Replacement
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING THE TOP VIEW CAMERA
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove RETAINING RING ON EXTERIOR MIRROR
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Unfasten screws (2).
Remove exterior mirror camera (3).
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Fig. 43: Identifying Plug Connection With Screw
Calibration
- Mount KDS quick-release clamp on the side being calibrated: e.g. front
left (Mounting the KDS quickrelease
clamp wheel center.)
- Calibration is performed via BMW dia system:
- Service function
- Body
- All-round camera
- Calibration of all-round vision camera
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR TOP-/REAR-/SIDE-VIEW
CAMERA
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic
damage (ESD
PROTECTION).
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL ON LEFT.
Unlock plug connections (2) and disconnect.
Unscrew nuts (1).
Remove control unit (3) in direction of arrow.
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Fig. 44: Removing Control Unit
Replacement
- Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING.
- CALIBRATE REVERSING CAMERA
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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
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AXIALLY ADJUSTING NIGHT VISION CAMERA
NOTE: Mechanical setting - as described in the following - is only
possible axially.
Vertical alignment can only be carried out with the BMW diagnosis system:
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Overview
Buttons in the vehicle
Climate control functions
Button /Function
Temperature.
Maximum cooling.
AUTO program.
Air flow, manual.
Air distribution, manual
Active seat ventilation
Seat heating
Seat and armrest heating
Switching on/off
Via iDrive
"CAR"
"Settings"
"Climate control"
Maintaining and storing the speed
Press the rocker switch up or down once while
the system is interrupted. The system will be activated.
The current speed is maintained and stored as
desired speed.
The stored speed is displayed on the speedometer.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, i