BMW 7 Series: Cellular Telephone
REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) TELEMATIC COMMUNICATION BOX
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrical damage (ESD PROTECTION).
Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD.
- Remove LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL.
- For F10: Partially remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim on left.
Unscrew nuts (1).
Tightening torque: 6, 0 Nm
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque: 6, 0 Nm
Remove holder and Telematic Communication Box (3) in direction of arrow.
Fig. 1: Removing TCU Holder
NOTE: Graphic similar
Unlock and disconnect all plug connections in area (1).
Release all nuts (2).
Tightening torque: 3, 3 Nm Remove Telematic Communication Box (3) from holder.
Installation note: Note color coding of plug connection.
Fig. 2: Identifying Telematic Communication Box, Connectors, And Nuts
Replacement:
- Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) USB HUB
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION).
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove TRIM PANEL FOR DOOR PILLAR, (BOTTOM) LEFT
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release screws (2) and remove USB hub (3).
Fig. 3: Identifying Plug Connection With USB Hub And Screws
Replacement:
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BASE PLATE
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove CENTRE ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT
NOTE: Unlock base plate (1) and fold upwards.
Unfasten screws (2).
Feed out base plate (1) and remove.
Installation: Ensure correct cable routing in base plate (1).
Fig. 4: Identifying Base Plate With Screws
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BASE PLATE (IN CENTER ARMREST AT REAR)
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Fold down center armrest
- Open upper armrest section
Slide in special tool 00 9 341 as pictured and release catch.
Remove base plate (1) in direction of arrow.
Fig. 5: Removing Base Plate
Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect, remove base plate.
Installation: Catches (2) must not be damaged.
Ensure correct routing of cables.
Fig. 6: Identifying Plug Connections And Catches
READ NEXT:
Transceiver, Handset+Support, Card Reader
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TELEMATIC CONTROL UNIT (TCU)
(SA633/SA639)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrical
damage (ESD
PROTECTION).
NOTE: Comply with notes an
Handheld Computer
REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) HANDSFREE CHARGING
ELECTRONICS (HIGH)
Operation is described in:
REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) HANDSFREE CHARGING ELECTRONICS
(OPTIONAL EXTRA SA644)
Replaceme
Hands-Free System, Microphone, Speaker
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HANDS-FREE MICROPHONE, DRIVER'S
SIDE
Lever out microphone cover (1) at front in direction of arrow.
Disconnect plug connection underneath and remove microphone cover
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System Overview
System Circuit Diagram for Automatic Soft Close Function
Fig. 17: Automatic Soft Close Function System Circuit Diagram
COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION CHART
Footwell module (FRM)
Junction box module (JB)
Door switch, central locking, Hall-effect sensor for front passenger
door Automatic Soft Close
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More Functions
Bi-xenon Headlights
Bi-xenon headlights are installed as standard equipment and are located in
the outer chamber of the headlights.
In connection with the bi-xenon headlights, the shutter for the low beam light
is activated by the "high beam
ON" signal thus enabling the high beam light. High beam
