BMW 7 Series: Servo/Positioning Drives
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTER
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 (control unit, ignition unit with lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove headlight:
- Xenon headlight
- Adaptive headlight
Release screws (1) on cover (2) and remove from headlight (3).
Tightening torque 63 12 4AZ.
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Fig. 12: Identifying Headlight With Cover And Mounting Screws
Release screws (1).
Disconnect plug connection (2).
Snap headlight vertical aim adjuster (3) out of mounting.
NOTE: Opening cover (4) makes it easier to feed in and engage vertical aim adjuster (3).
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Fig. 13: Identifying Vertical Aim Adjuster, Opening Cover, Plug Connection
And Mounting Screws
Engage ball head of vertical aim adjuster (1) in mounting (2).
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Fig. 14: Feeding Ball Head Of Vertical Aim Adjuster Into Mounting
After installation
- ADJUST HEADLIGHTS
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT HEADLIGHT VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTER
Operation is described in:
REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT HEADLIGHT VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTER.
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Drive, Seat Adjustment
DRIVE SEAT ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART
Notes on initializing electric seat actuator drives
NOTE: Initialization is carried out at the adjusting switch of the
relevant seat.
In this process, the end
Removing And Installing/Replacing Drive Unit For Backrest Angle Adjustment
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove DRIVER'S or PASSENGER seat.
Remove REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST
Remove COVERS ON FRONT SEAT
If necessary, disengage backrest cover (1) on left and right i
Removing And Installing/Replacing Drive For Backrest Tilt Adjustment
(Comfort Seats In Rear Compartment)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Partially remove LEFT OR RIGHT BACKREST COVER
Installation
Powerlok screws must be replaced and must not be reused
Powerlok screws are mechanical screw locks with tri
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Front Brake Discs
Necessary preliminary work
Remove FRONT WHEELS
Remove and clean BRAKE PADS
NOTE: After completing work, read and comply with notes on BRAKING IN NEW
BRAKE DISCS/BRAKE PADS.
Check minimum brake disc thickness:
Position special tool 34 1 280 at three measuring points in area (1) and
measure.
Service - Engine Oil (N63)
WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Carry out work on the vehicle only when wearing oil- and heat-resistant
protective gloves incl. forearm protection, face guard and protective
apron.
IMPORTANT: Carry out the engine oil service only when the engine is at
operating
temperature.
Observe the exact engine oil
