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
- All-round camera
- Body
- Service function
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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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
Hol
Night Vision
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:
SEE MORE:
Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Active Anti-Roll Bar
Notes
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to
enter the hydraulic
system.
Do not draw off hydraulic fluid (risk of contamination).
Instructions For Disconnecting And Connecting Battery
Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY.
Before disconnecting battery
Turn off the ignition and other electrical loads/consumers to prevent
sparking when reconnecting.
NOTE: If the ignition is not turned off when the battery is disconnected,
fault memories
may be set in some contr
