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).
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possible with GA6HP/GA8HP gearboxes from
03/2010
From production date 04/2010 on, the transmission lock release cable is
not fitted on:
F01/F02/F03 GA6HP from production date 03/2010
F01/F02/F03/F04 GA8HP from production
Venting And Filling Cooling System With Vacuum Filling Unit
Notes
IMPORTANT: Lifetime coolant filling:
Never reuse used coolant!
When replacing and removing components which rely on the corrosion
protection effect of the coolant, it is essential to change the coolant. The
cooling system must therefore be drained and refilled.
In the case of other removal wo
