BMW 7 Series: Drive, Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning
REPLACING FAN FOR THIGH SUPPORT ON FRONT SEAT
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove padding for thigh support.
Remove separating net (1).
Lift out fan (2).
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Fig. 51: Identifying Front Seat Thigh Support Fan And Separating Net
REPLACING FANS FOR BACKREST ON FRONT SEAT
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Partially remove backrest cover:
- Normal, Electric
- Comfort
NOTE: For purposes of clarity, picture shows backrest padding and backrest cover removed.
Remove dividing net (1) towards top.
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Fig. 52: Identifying Front Seat Backrest Fan Dividing Net
Remove fans (1) towards top.
Installation: Make sure fans have correct cable routing (2) (cables point to each other).
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Fig. 53: Identifying Front Seat Backrest Fan With Cable Routings
NOTE:
- Carry out FUNCTION CHECK WITH ADAPTER CABLE
REPLACING FANS FOR SEAT CUSHION ON FRONT SEAT
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Partially remove SEAT COVER FOR DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER SEAT
- ECE version: If necessary, remove SENSOR MAT (SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT)
- US version:
If necessary, remove sensor mat (OC3 mat)
NOTE: For purposes of clarity, picture shows seat padding and seat cover removed.
Raise separating net (1).
Pull faulty fans (2) out of seat padding slightly and disconnect plug connections behind.
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Fig. 54: Identifying Front Seat Cushion Fans With Dividing Net
NOTE:
- Carry out FUNCTION CHECK WITH ADAPTER CABLE
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Drive, Slide/Tilt Sunroof/Convertible Top
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING DRIVE WITH GEARBOX (FRONT) FOR
ACTUATING SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove ROOF SWITCH CLUSTER
NOTE: Secure drive with gearbox for actuating sli
Drive, Power Window
NOTES ON INITIALIZING ELECTRIC SEAT ACTUATOR DRIVES
NOTE: Initialization is carried out at the adjusting switch of the
relevant seat.
In this process, the end positions of the relevant electric seat
Drive, Roller Sun Blind/Sun Visor
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING DRIVE UNIT FOR ROLLER SUN
BLIND
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove REAR WINDOW ROLLER BLIND
Release screws (1).
Remove drive linkage (2).
Installation:
Drive l
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Replacing Actuator Drive For Left Footwell Flap
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
Position of actuator drive:
OVERVIEW OF ACTUATOR DRIVES ON HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT
Release screws (1) and remove grounding cable.
Installation note:
Replace screws (1).
Take off holder (2).
Fig. 53: Identifying Holder And Screws
Changing wheels/tires
General information
When using run-flat tires or a flat tire kit, a wheel
does not always need to be changed immediately
when there is a loss of tire inflation pressure
due to a flat tire.
If needed, the tools for changing wheels are
available as accessories from a dealer's service
center or anothe
