BMW 7 Series: Replacing Bulb For Rear Ceiling Light
WARNING: Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (INTERIOR LIGHTS).
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove REAR CEILING LIGHT
Turn bulb in direction of arrow and remove.
Installation: Note BULB TYPE.
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Fig. 122: Removing Rear Ceiling Light Bulb
REPLACING BULB FOR REAR MAKE-UP MIRROR
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove MAKE-UP MIRROR
WARNING: Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (INTERIOR LIGHTS).
Unclip holders (1) from make-up mirror (2).
Carefully remove cover (3) towards top.
Installation: Make sure cover (3) is correctly seated.
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Fig. 123: Identifying Make-Up Mirror With Holder And Cover
Pull off bulbs (1) in direction of arrow.
Installation: Note BULB TYPE.
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Fig. 124: Pulling Bulb
REPLACING BULB FOR RIGHT XENON HEADLIGHT (WITH IGNITION UNIT)
Operation is described in: Replace IGNITION UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT.
REPLACING BULB(S) FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (REAR LID)
WARNING: Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS).
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove PANEL FOR TAILGATE
NOTE: Rear light (3) shown removed for purposes of clarity.
Pull bulb holder (1) or bulb holder (2) out of rear light (3) and change corresponding bulb.
NOTE:
- Bulb for rear fog light
- Bulb for reversing light
Installation: Note BULB TYPE.
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Fig. 125: Identifying Bulb Holders With Rear Light
REPLACING HALOGEN BULB FOR LEFT FOG LIGHT
WARNING: Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS).
Necessary preliminary tasks
- REMOVE trim grille in bumper trim
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Turn bulb holder (2) in direction of arrow and remove from fog light (3).
Installation: Note BULB TYPE.
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Fig. 126: Removing Fog Light Bulb Holder
REPLACING HALOGEN BULB FOR RIGHT FOG LAMP
WARNING: Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS).
Operation is described in: Removing and installing LEFT FOG LAMP.
REPLACING LEFT FOG LAMP
WARNING: Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS).
Operation is described in: Removing and installing LEFT FOG LAMP.
Adjust FRONT FOG LAMPS.
REPLACING RIGHT FOG LAMP
WARNING: Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS).
Operation is described in: Removing and installing LEFT FOG LAMP.
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Replacing Ignition Unit For Left Xenon Headlight
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 (ignition
General Instructions On Paintwork
General instructions and classification of paint stages are described on the
KSD-CD (notes-general information
on flat rate unit data, passenger car explanation for FR specifications for
painting).
SEE MORE:
System Overview
Schematic Circuit Diagram - Exterior Lighting System, Front
Fig. 45: Exterior Lighting System Circuit Diagram (Front)
COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION CHART
Main headlight, left
Front fog light, left
Front fog light, right
Main headlight, right
Direction indicator repeater, right
Power distribution bo
Functional Areas of Integrated Active Steering
Low Speed Range
The variable steering-gear ratio of the Active Steering component reduces
steering effort to approximately 2
turns of the steering wheel from lock to lock. In the low speed range up to
approximately 37 mph, the variable
steering-gear ratio for the front wheels is combined with a de
