BMW 7 Series: Instrument Cluster
Removing And Installing/Replacing Instrument Cluster
Notes
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic
damage (ESD
PROTECTION ).
Necessary preliminary work
- Disconnect BATTERY GROUND CABLE
- Disconnect both negative battery cables atF03
- Move steering column completely towards rear
- If necessary, tape off cover to protect against damage
Insert special tool 64 1 030 in each case in second slot, on left and right,
of instrument cluster (2).
Feed special tool 64 1 030 into clamp (1) and pull downward.
Feed out instrument cluster (2) in direction of arrow.
Fig. 1: Removing Instrument Cluster
Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove instrument cluster (2).
Fig. 2: Identifying Cluster With Plug Connections
Installation note:
Retaining tabs (1) of dashboard (2) must be exactly seated in mountings of
dashboard.
Fig. 3: Identifying Dashboard With Tabs
Replacement
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING.
Check values for Condition Based Service (CBS) and correct if necessary.
If necessary, adjust HEAD-UP DISPLAY.
READ NEXT:
ADJUSTING HEAD-UP DISPLAY
NOTE: Vehicles with head-up displays are fitted with special windscreens.
These windscreens are marked with the letters "HUD" on the outside at the
bottom right below the se
Instruments - Special Tools
VADAPTER
Adapter MW
Note: (Adapter 15/20-pin) only for oil service - Replaced by 62 1 140, July
94
Storage Location
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ADAPTER
Adapter MW
Note: For instrument panel
Sto
SEE MORE:
The mobile phone must always be activated, paired and present within the
Bluetooth network in order to
place or receive a call through the vehicle.
Indicator Lamps
The indicator lamps show the following:
Fig. 12: Identifying Indicator Lamps
Active call (green light).
No mobile phone in range (ste
The lane departure warning can be switched on as of terminal 15 ON.
When the ignition is switched on, the lane departure warning system always
reverts to the state that was active
when the vehicle was last switched off.
Provided lanes can be detected, the lane departure warning is "primed" (ready