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).
![Drive, Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning](images/books/4361/index 40(4).png)
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:
NOTE: For purposes of clarity, picture shows backrest padding and backrest
cover
removed.
Remove dividing net (1) towards top.
![Drive, Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning](images/books/4361/index 41(4).png)
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).
![Drive, Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning](images/books/4361/index 42(4).png)
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.
![Drive, Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning](images/books/4361/index 43(4).png)
Fig. 54: Identifying Front Seat Cushion Fans With Dividing Net
NOTE:
- Carry out FUNCTION CHECK WITH ADAPTER CABLE
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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
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
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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Notes
IMPORTANT: Use only APPROVED OILS.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the
rear
axle final drive!
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove THREE-HOLE FLANGE
Remove retaining clip (1) and insert nut (2) with diaphragm seal.
Fig. 54: Identifying Retaining Cli
Concept
The system provides an early look at cross traffic
at blind driveways and intersections.
General information
Road users concealed by obstacles to the left
and right of the vehicle can only be detected relatively
late from the driver's seat. The cameras in
the front and rear capture the sid