BMW 7 Series: Clearance And Side Marker Lamps

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR REFLECTOR (ON REAR BUMPER TRIM)

Unclip reflector (1) from bumper trim (2) in area (3).

Pull reflector (1) out of guide and detach towards rear from bumper trim (2).

Fig. 76: Identifying Reflector And Bumper Trim In Area

Installation: Catches (1) and guide (2) on rear reflector must not be damaged.

Fig. 77: Identifying Rear Reflector Catches And Guide

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING THE FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE MARKER

Necessary preliminary work:

• Partially remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER (front section)

NOTE: Minimum object temperature of side marker and bumper panel = 18 ºC.

If this temperature is not achieved, the components must be preheated.

Release expanding rivets (1) and pull air duct (2) in direction of arrow out of guide (3).

Fig. 78: Identifying Air Duct, Guide, And Expanding Rivets

Remove side marker:

NOTE: The side marker (1) cannot be used again.

Carefully preheat side marker (1) in area (3) using hot air blower and use special tool 00 9 325 to release it from the bumper panel (2).

Fig. 79: Removing Side Marker

Clean bumper panel:

To clean use a lint-free disposable cloth or a clean cleaning cloth.

Clean bonding surface of bumper panel using spirits.

Air drying time at least 1 minute.

Do not touch bonding surface any more.

Install side marker:

Release liner* (1) and lightly press side marker (2) to side wall.

Check position and realign, if necessary.

The minimum contact pressure is achieved by firmly pressing your thumbs or the balls of your hands over the entire joining area (holding time approx 1 second).

Firm thumb pressure approx. 35 N/cm.

* Liner is protective film at new side marker.

Fig. 80: Identifying Side Marker Onto Bumper Trim

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