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.
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Fig. 1: Removing Instrument Cluster
Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove instrument cluster (2).
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Fig. 2: Identifying Cluster With Plug Connections
Installation note: Retaining tabs (1) of dashboard (2) must be exactly seated in mountings of dashboard.
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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.
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Head-Up Display
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
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
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Intake Plenum (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Remove left INJECTION PIPE.
Remove THROTTLE VALVE
Release screws on intake plenum from above without fail before lowering
front axle.
Secure ENGINE in installation position.
Lower front axle, releasing screws on engine mount first.
Release power steering pump, if
Removing And Installing Right Fog Lamp
Operation is described in:
Removing and installing LEFT FOG LAMP.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT AUXILIARY
TURN INDICATOR
Notes
IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS).
Slide front auxiliary turn indicator (1) with special tool 00 9 341 in upw
