BMW 7 Series: Pedestrian Protection
REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) LEFT PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SENSOR
WARNING: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling gas generators.
Incorrect handling can activate pedestrian protection and cause injury.
Necessary preliminary work
- Disconnect BATTERY CABLE
- Remove ORNAMENTAL GRILLE IN BUMPER TRIM.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 65 76 1AZ.
Feed out sensor (2).
Fig. 95: Identifying Screws And Sensor
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Remove sensor (2).
Fig. 96: Identifying Plug Connection And Sensor
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING MIDDLE PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SENSOR
WARNING: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling gas generators.
Incorrect handling can activate pedestrian protection and cause injury.
Necessary preliminary work
- Disconnect BATTERY CABLE
- Remove BASEPLATE FOR NUMBER PLATE
- Remove ORNAMENTAL GRILLE IN BUMPER TRIM.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 65 76 1AZ.
Feed out sensor (2).
Fig. 97: Identifying Screws And Sensor
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Remove sensor (2).
Fig. 98: Identifying Plug Connection And Sensor
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SENSOR
WARNING: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling gas generators.
Necessary preliminary work
- Disconnect BATTERY CABLE
- Remove ORNAMENTAL GRILLE IN BUMPER TRIM.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 65 76 1AZ.
Feed out sensor (2).
Fig. 99: Identifying Screws And Sensor
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Remove sensor (2).
Fig. 100: Identifying Plug Connection And Sensor
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Overview Of Aerial Diversity
Fig. 101: Overview Of Aerial Diversity
Aerial amplifier
Blocking circuit
AM choke (US vehicles only)
Back - up aerial
Interference suppression filter
OVERVIEW OF SENSORS FOR AIRBAG SYSTEM AND
Removing And Installing/Replacing Airbag Control Unit
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic
damage (ESD
protection)!
WARNING: NOTE AIRBAG SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
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Side collision mitigation
Concept
The system helps to avoid imminent side collisions.
General information
Four radar sensors in the bumpers monitor the
space next to the vehicle from a minimum speed
of up to approx. 130 mph/210 km/h.
The minimum speed is country-specific and is
displayed in the menu for the intelligent Sa
Valet parking mode
Concept
In the valet parking mode, the Control Display is
locked. The operation via iDrive is no longer possible.
E.g., this mode can be used when the vehicle is
handed over for valet parking.
General information
In the valet parking mode, it is not possible to
change vehicle settings via iDrive. P
