BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing Complete Independent Heater
WARNING: Risk of scalding! Only perform the following repair work on an engine that has cooled down.
Follow Notes for Repair Work on Cooling System.
NOTE: Clamp off coolant hoses on independent heater.
Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel line is detached. Have a suitable collecting vessel ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION)
- Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Release screws (1).
Remove lower left cover (2).
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Fig. 114: Identifying Lower Left Cover Screws
Release spring clamps (1) and detach coolant hoses.
Installation note: Top Up Coolant and Bleed Cooling System: See DRAINING AND ADDING COOLANT.
Unlock and detach fuel line (2).
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Fig. 115: Identifying Fuel Line And Spring Clamps
Release plug connections (1) and disconnect.
Unfasten screws (2).
Lower independent heater (3).
Installation note: Make independent heater (3) is correctly seated.
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Fig. 116: Disconnecting Plug Connections And Screws
Release spring strap (1) and detach coolant hose (3).
Remove independent heater (3).
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Fig. 117: Identifying Independent Heater, Spring Strap And Coolant Hose
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Removing And Installing Or Replacing Fuel Pump
Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting vessel
ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Undo screw (1
Removing And Installing/Replacing Exhaust Pipe
Necessary preliminary work
Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
NOTE: Graphic similar.
Release screws (1).
Remove lower left cover (2).
Fig. 124: Identifying Lower Left Cover Screws
Slacken nut (1).
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Introduction
Windscreen Wipers
The F01/F02 has a wiper/washer system for the windscreen as standard.
Windscreen wiping has the following functions:
Continuous wipe in stage 1
Continuous wipe in stage 2
Flick wipe.
The following systems are also available:
Headlight washer system
Water jet heater
Automa
Mounting
SUBSEQUENT INSTALLATION OF WHEEL-BOLT LOCK
Loosen wheel bolts.
Raise car so that wheel can be turned freely.
Release wheel studs to such an extent that the wheel can move freely on the
wheel hub.
Turn wheel so that valve is face down.
Remove top wheel stud and insert wheel stud lock.
Fig. 72:
