BMW 7 Series: System Components
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Fig. 5: Front View Of CIC
The design principle of the CIC is similar to a personal computer, the Car
Information Computer contains a
processor, RAM (memory) modules and other peripheral components.
Fig. 11: Individual Replaceable Components Of Car Information Computer
CIC COMPONENTS EXPLANATION CHART
Replaceable device CIC
DVD/CD player including CIC housing cover
Front panel
Hard disk dri
Some of the components that were modular in the Car Communication Computer
are now integrated into the
CIC as solid state components.
In the event of defects to some of the components, it may be nec
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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
The button for the controller must not be removed!
Necessary preliminary work
Remove CENTRE CONSOLE TRIM
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 61 31 2AZ.
Remove controller (2) from center console cover (3).
Fig. 203: Identifying Front Controller With Screws And Centr
NOTE: Do not connect the charger to the 12 V charging socket.
The 12 V charging socket is supplied with voltage by the rear power
distribution box via relay. This relay drops
out after terminal 15 OFF. This means that a trickle charger connected at the 12
V charging socket will be
disconnected fro