BMW 7 Series: Antenna

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BLUETOOTH AERIAL (UP TO 03/2010)

Necessary preliminary tasks

• Remove BOTH TRIM PANELS FOR ROOF PILLAR
• Remove BOTH REAR GRAB HANDLES
• Remove INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT
• Remove UPPER B-PILLAR TRIM
• Remove BOTH FRONT GRAB HANDLES

Remove auxiliary brake light trim (1) in direction of arrow from headlining (2).

Fig. 16: Removing Auxiliary Brake Light Trim

Unclip headlining.

Fig. 17: Locating Headlining Mounting Bolt

Release screw (1).

Fig. 18: Identifying Screw

Partially lower headlining (1).

Installation note: Make sure edge protection (2) is correctly seated.

Fig. 19: Identifying Lower Headlining And Edge Protection

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unclip Bluetooth aerial (2) and remove.

Fig. 20: Identifying Bluetooth Aerial And Plug Connection

REMOVING AND REFITTING/REPLACING BLUETOOTH AERIAL (03/2010 ON)

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove REAR LEFT DOOR SILL COVER STRIP

Lay floor trim (1) to one side.

Fig. 21: Laying Floor Trim

Unclip Bluetooth aerial (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig. 22: Removing Bluetooth Aerial

NOTE: Bluetooth aerial lead is connected to Telematic Control Unit/Combox.

F01, F02, F03, F04, F10, F11, F18

Telematic Control Unit/Combox is located underneath LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LEFT WHEEL ARCH PANEL

F07

Telematic Control Unit/Combox is located underneath spare wheel well front trim panel Expose Bluetooth aerial lead to Telematic Control Unit/Combox and unplug connector.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING EMPTY HOUSING FOR ROOF-MOUNTED AERIAL

Notes

WARNING: Risk of injury! Special tool has sharp edges! Adapt working height to vehicle height with non-tilting and non-slip platform.

Risk of damage! In order to prevent dents in the roof, do not exert any pressure on the roof.

IMPORTANT: Note to customer:

In order to guarantee a permanent connection and adhesive curing:

After bonding the empty housing for the roof-mounted aerial, wait 24 hours before driving the vehicle through a car wash.

NOTE: Clean roof.

Mask roof (2) around empty housing for roof-mounted aerial (3) with yellow plastic adhesive tape (1). To do so, slide plastic adhesive tape under empty housing (3) slightly.

Fig. 23: Identifying Roof With Adhesive Tape And Housing

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Make sure your arms do not cross over (1) when holding special tool 65 2 010.

Pull handle must always be ahead of the guiding hand (2).

Fig. 24: Identifying Proper Position Of Holding Special Tool

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

To avoid damaging the paintwork on the roof and empty housing (3), do not fit special tool 65 2 010 skew.

Cut through adhesive bead all round with special tool 65 2 010.

Pull on handle (1) and align blade on handle (2).

Fig. 25: Cutting Adhesive Bead Using Special Tool 65 2 010

NOTE: Use sharp blades only. Replace blade if necessary.

• Refer to 65 2 010.

Remove empty housing (3).

Installation

• Empty housing for roof-mounted aerial is secured with window glass adhesive. All preparatory operations correspond to the WINDOW CEMENTING INSTRUCTIONS.

NOTE: Replace empty housing for roof-mounted aerial if centering pins (1) on empty housing are damaged.

Bonding surface (2) must be clean and free from grease.

Fig. 26: Identifying Centering Pins And Bonding Surface

Position two spacers (1) on cleaned empty housing.

Dimensions:

1. 10 mm
2. 14 mm

Position spacer (2) centrally and flush with shoulder of adhesive flange.

IMPORTANT: Use spacers without fail!

Fig. 27: Identifying Spacer Positions

Apply trace of adhesive bead all round outer contour as follows.

Distance between adhesive bead and edge of aerial cover:

1. 6.5 mm +-1 mm

Start and end of bead trace must have an overlap length of max. 10 mm.

Fig. 28: Identifying Distance Between Adhesive Bead And Edge Of Aerial Cover

IMPORTANT: To prevent the adhesive from escaping, the adhesive bead diameter must not exceed max. 2.5 mm to 4.5 mm.

NOTE: Attach the empty housing coated with adhesive by hand. To spread the adhesive better, move the housing back and forth horizontally slightly when pressing down.

Secure empty housing if necessary with adhesive tape and press down uniformly.

After bonding, leave vehicle to stand for at least 3 hours at room temperature.

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