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BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / General Electrical System / Control Units, Modules / Removing And Installing (Replacing) Smart Opener Bottom Sensor Line (Non-Contact Rear Lid Opening)

BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing (Replacing) Smart Opener Bottom Sensor Line (Non-Contact Rear Lid Opening)

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION).

Necessary preliminary work:

  • Remove COVER ON REAR BUMPER PANEL.

Release latch mechanisms (1) and remove control unit (2) in direction of arrow.

Control Units, Modules
Fig. 287: Identifying Control Unit And Latch Mechanisms

Unlock associated plug connection (1) on control unit (2) and disconnect.

Feed out connecting line from cable clips (3).

Control Units, Modules
Fig. 288: Identifying Control Unit, Plugs, And Cable Clips

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage, do not kink sensor line!

Dismantling sequence:

  • Detach sensor line (1) from holder (2) to the top
  • Detach sensor cable (1) from holder (2) to the right

Installation note:

Make sure plug connection and sensor line (1) are correctly fitted.

Make sure connecting line is correctly laid.

Brackets must not be damaged.

Control Units, Modules
Fig. 289: Identifying Sensor Line And Holder

REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) SMART OPENER CONTROL UNIT (NON-CONTACT REAR LID OPENING)

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION).

Necessary preliminary work:

  • Remove COVER ON REAR BUMPER PANEL.

Release latch mechanisms (1) and remove control unit (2) in direction of arrow.

Control Units, Modules
Fig. 290: Identifying Control Unit And Latch Mechanisms

Unlock associated plug connection (1) on control unit (2) and disconnect.

Feed out connecting line from cable clips (3).

Installation note:

Make sure plug connections (1) and control unit (2) are correctly fitted.

Make sure connecting lines are correctly routed at holder (3).

Control Units, Modules
Fig. 291: Identifying Control Unit, Plugs, And Cable Clips

REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) SMART OPENER TOP SENSOR LINE (NON-CONTACT REAR LID OPENING)

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION).

Necessary preliminary work:

  • Remove COVER ON REAR BUMPER PANEL.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage, do not kink sensor line!

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Feed out connecting line from holder.

Release sensor line (2) at clips (3) and remove.

Installation note: Make sure plug connection (1) and sensor line (2) are correctly seated.

Make sure connecting line is correctly laid.

Clips (3) must not be missing or damaged.

Control Units, Modules
Fig. 292: Identifying Plug Connection, Sensor Line, And Clips

REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CONTROL UNIT FOR CAR ACCESS SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION).

Necessary preliminary work:

  • Disconnect BATTERY GROUND LEAD
  • Remove both battery cables at F03
  • Remove trim panel for pedal mechanism.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 61 35 1 AZ.

Remove control unit for Car Access System (3) in direction of arrow.

Control Units, Modules
Fig. 293: Removing Control Unit For Car Access System

Installation note: Feed guide (1) of control unit for Car Access System (2) correctly into associated mounting.

Control Units, Modules
Fig. 294: Identifying Car Access System With Guide

Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING

For vehicles with rear-seat entertainment (RSE):

Teach in RSE master key via path:

  • Body
  • Rear seat entertainment system
  • Teach in radio remote control
  • Radio remote control

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