BMW 7 Series: Calibrating Reversing Camera

WARNING: Danger of injury! Laser beam at adjustment unit.

Do not look into the beam!

Laser class 2
As per EN 60825-1: 1994
P< or = 1 mW
Lambda = 632.8 nm

NOTE: Observe information on use of CORGHI KDS QUICK-ACTION CLAMP!

NOTE: Calibration of reversing camera must be carried out after the following work:

• Removal and installation/replacement of reversing camera
• Body repair work rear at rear end of vehicle
• Adjusting procedure for tailgate

IMPORTANT: Follow instructions and specifications in procedure.

To obtain an optimum result, always adhere to the following conditions:

• Vehicle standing level on headlight aiming station
• Correct tire pressure (see label on vehicle).
• Vehicle is free of load
• Rear seat bench is unoccupied
• Do not swap seats during calibration
• Steering wheel in straight-ahead position
• Do not move steering wheel

NOTE: Once the laser has been aligned to the camera lens, it is necessary to calibrate the reversing camera via the DIS Tester.

Also switch on reversing camera by means of PDC button.

Calibration can only be carried out with the BMW diagnosis system.

Service functions:

• Complete vehicle
• Body
• Camera systems

Secure KDS quick-action clamp on rear wheels on both sides.

Insert ball stud (1) in guide (2) up to limit position and secure with screw (3).

Fig. 32: Identifying Ball Stud Of Guide With Screw

Fig. 33: Identifying Plug Position Of He Bolt On Rail And Cross-Rod Dimension

The plug position (A) of he bolt (1) on the rail (2) and dimension (B) of the cross-rod (3) must be adjusted on both sides depending on the vehicle type.

Position target (1) on transverse rod with scale and align to zero point on scale (2).

Secure target (1) using knurled screws (3).

Fig. 34: Identifying Position Target On Transverse Rod And Scale With Screws

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Fig. 35: Identifying BMW Badge, Scale And Laser Pointer With Knurled Screw

Switch on laser pointer (2) with knurled screw (1).

Align laser pointer first to zero point on scale (3), then upwards to center of BMW badge (4).

In the event of a laser deviation from the BMW badge center, this must be compensated for by shifting the complete linkage in the corresponding direction.

After realigning the target, check the position of the laser again and correct if necessary.

Align contact surface (1) on both sides to tire sidewall.

Tighten linkage simultaneously on both sides with adjusting screw (2).

NOTE: After securing linkage, check position of laser pointer again on vehicle's BMW badge.

If necessary, correct by means of adjusting screws.

Fig. 36: Identifying Contact Surface With Screw

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