BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing Operating Unit For Additional Seat Functions
Notes
Release latch mechanism (1) on operating unit (2) using special tool 64 1 020. At same time carefully lever out operating unit (2) using special tool 00 9 317.
Disconnect plug connection behind and remove operating unit (2).
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Fig. 208: Releasing Latch Mechanism On Operating Unit Using Special Tool (64
1 020)
Installation note: Make sure operating unit for additional seat functions (2) is correctly seated.
Right-hand drive vehicles only:
The operating unit in the rear passenger compartment is always supplied with the ID for left-hand drive vehicles.
It is therefore necessary after replacement to execute the service module Configuration memory switch rear passenger compartment to new allocation of ID for right-hand drive vehicles.
Perform following service function:
- Configuration memory switch rear passenger compartment
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OPERATING UNIT FOR ADDITIONAL SEAT FUNCTIONS (REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT)
Operation is described in:
Removing OPERATING UNIT FOR ADDITIONAL SEAT FUNCTIONS (FRONT)
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING GRIP TRIM FOR GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH
Notes
Carefully unclip knob cover (1) using special tool 00 9 322 on points (2) from gear selector switch (3) and remove in the direction of arrow.
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Fig. 209: Removing Gear Selector Switch Knob Cover
Installation: Catches (1) must not be damaged during removal.
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Fig. 210: Identifying Gear Selector Switch Knob Catches
Installation: Engagement lugs (1) and guide (2) must not be damaged.
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Fig. 211: Identifying Engagement Lugs And Guide
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Removing And Installing Steering Column Switch Cluster
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 whee
Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Multifunction Steering
Wheel Switches
Necessary preliminary work:
Remove AIRBAG UNIT
Release screws (1) on left/right on back of steering wheel (2).
Fig. 226: Identifying Steering Wheel Back With Screw
NOTE: Both multifunction steerin
Replacing Audio Unit
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic
damage (ESD
PROTECTION).
IMPORTANT: Use of supplied gloves is mandatory
Carry out installation in a dust-free workshop area o
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Integrated Sensor System
The sensors that were previously accommodated separately in the DSC sensor
are now installed in the ICM
control unit.
The ICM control unit uses these sensors to calculate variables that provide key
information on the vehicle's
dynamic state:
Longitudinal acceleration and pitch of the vehicle in
Coding Control Module (DME/DDE)
Switch off ignition.
Connect MoDiC or DIS/GT1 Tester.
Switch on ignition.
Select "Coding" program.
For subsequent procedure, follow instructions in MoDiC or DIS/GT1 Tester.
Carry out adjustment of following control units:
EWS (electronic immobilizer)
DME (Digital Motor Electronics) or
DDE (D
