BMW 7 Series: Service Information
Adjusting Camera Pivot Position
The pivot position of the camera can be adjusted by means of an adjusting screw at the bracket.
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Fig. 73: Identifying Adjusted Camera Pivot Position
The following steps must be taken to adjust the camera on the F01/F02:
- Open hood(1).
- Remove sealing lip (2) on front panel.
- Open headlight cover (3).
- Position headlight adjustment unit with spirit level in front of vehicle.
- Insert Allen key (4) through the opening in the front panel and set the camera to the required position; the line in the image must be parallel to the spirit level.
- Reassemble all parts that have been removed in reverse order.
Changing Protective Window
In the event of damage the camera protective window can be replaced.
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Fig. 74: Replacing Front Lens Of Camera
Replacing Camera Washer Jet
A washer jet with a direct connection to the headlight washer system for cleaning the protective window is mounted on the camera.
Follow the procedure below to replace the washer jet:
- Remove bumper panel.
- Remove left-side kidney grille.
- Undo two recessed cross head screws (1).
- Release the hose clip on the connecting hose to the headlight washer system and remove the washer jet towards the front.
- Reinstall all parts that have been removed in reverse order.
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Fig. 75: Identifying Camera Washer Jet
Displays Indicating Defective System
In the event of a system defect, the following warnings are shown in the F01/F02:
- Check Control message in the instrument cluster.
- The same Check Control message in HUD if installed.
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Fig. 76: Display Indicating Defective System
Programming and Coding
Initializing Software
When replacing the camera, it is always necessary to initialize the software by entering an enable code (FSC).
NOTE: The vehicle identification number (VIN) must always be entered when ordering a new camera or a new control unit.
The camera is programmed by through of the control unit. The control unit receives the programming data for the camera through PT-CAN. The control unit forwards this data to the camera through the "private CAN-bus".
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Introduction
Active Blind Spot Detection is a new BMW system. It is being introduced for
the first time in the F01/F02 7
Series. The system is designed to assist the driver in making lane change
maneuvers by mon
System Overview
The Active Blind Spot Detection system is available as an option on the
F01/F02.
Fig. 78: Overview Of Active Blind Spot Detection System On F01/F02
ACTIVE BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS CHA
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Brake Lights
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING AUXILIARY BRAKE LIGHT
Remove supplementary brake light cover (1) in direction of arrow from molded
roofliner (2).
Fig. 93: Removing Supplementary Brake Light Cover From Molded Roofliner
Installation:
Guides (1) and catches (2) must not be damaged.
Make sure cover
Oil Supply
CHECKING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
Notes
WARNING: Risk of scalding!
NOTE: To check the engine oil pressure, remove the oil pressure switch and
install and
connect the special tool.
NOTE: A small amount of engine oil emerges when the oil pressure switch is
removed.
Have a cleaning cloth ready.
Necessary
