BMW 7 Series: Central Locking System
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Unlocking and Locking the Vehicle
The central locking system makes it possible to unlock or lock the vehicle.
It is fitted as standard equipment and
relates to all vehicle doors, the fuel filler flap
Input/output Central Locking
Fig. 10: Central Locking Input/Output Diagram
COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION CHART
ID transmitter
Central locking button
Interior trunk button in the A-pillar
Car Access Sys
Unlocking/locking the Vehicle
The vehicle unlocking/locking procedure is initiated by the following system
components:
ID transmitter
Mechanical key/spare key
Exterior trunk button (only unlocks
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK (STABILIZER
LINK) FOR LEFT/RIGHT STABILIZER
IMPORTANT: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for raising the vehicle
Unscrew nuts (1).
Remove anti-roll bar link (2).
Installation note:
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque 31 35 2AZ.
Fig. 79: Iden
Control Unit
Fig. 124: Identifying VDM
INDEX REFERENCE CHART
VDM
The location of the VDM control unit is dependent on the country in which the
vehicle is sold.
On left-hand drive vehicles the control unit is fitted inside the
passenger compartment near the right A-pillar
(as illustrated)