BMW 7 Series: Head-Up Display
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The very name "Head-Up" describes the principle benefit of this system. The
Head-up Display (HUD) projects
a virtual image into the driver's field of vision. Important information such as
cruise con
The Principle
The HUD can be compared to a projection device. A light source is required to
project the HUD information.
The two LED arrays (red and green) serve as the light source. The image conte
The head-up display is fitted above the steering column, immediately behind
the instrument cluster. It is
fastened to the bulkhead supporting structure by three hexagon-head bolts.
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WARNING: Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this
position
during the repair work.
Do not under any circumstances turn the steering column switch cluster
when the steering wheel is removed.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove steering wheel.
Unclip steering column shroud upp
A desiccant insert that is in a correctly functioning, sealed A/C system does
not have to be changed at regular
service-inspection intervals.
The desiccant bottle or desiccant insert must be replaced in the event of
the refrigerant being fouled by chips (e.g. mechanical damage to the
compressor