BMW 7 Series: 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 steering wheel switches (1) are connected to each other by the wiring harness (2).

Remove both multifunction steering wheel switches (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig. 227: Removing Multifunction Steering Wheel Switches

Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove both multifunction steering wheel switches (2).

Installation note: Make sure electrical wiring is correctly routed.

Fig. 228: Identifying Multifunction Steering Wheel Switch With Plug Connection

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING EMERGENCY STARTING COIL

Necessary preliminary work:

• REMOVE STEERING COLUMN SHROUD LOWER SECTION

Release emergency starting coil (1) and pull in direction of arrow out of steering column shroud (2).

Installation note: Make sure emergency starting coil (1) is correctly seated.

Fig. 229: Pulling Out Emergency Starting Coil From Steering Column Shroud

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING GRIP COVER FOR GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH (CERAMIC APPLICATION, OPERATING ELEMENTS)

Notes

Carefully unclip knob cover (1) 00 9 322 with special tool at points (2) from gear selector switch (3) and remove in direction of arrow.

Fig. 230: Removing Gear Selector Switch Knob Cover

Release screws (1) and remove support (2).

Tightening torque 61 31 4AZ.

Fig. 231: Identifying Gear Selector Switch Support And Screw

IMPORTANT: Removed ceramic carrier (2) must not be reused.

Installation note: Engagement lugs (1) of ceramic carrier (2) must not be damaged.

Fig. 232: Identifying Engagement Lugs On Ceramic Carrier

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HOTEL SETTING SWITCH

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Raise CENTRE ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT

Press hotel setting switch (1) from below upwards in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connection underneath and remove hotel setting switch (1).

Fig. 233: Pressing Hotel Setting Switch

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING POWER WINDOW SWITCH (DRIVER'S SIDE)

Necessary preliminary work:

• Remove FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL, LEFT

Pull locking pins (1) out of frame (2) for power window switch (3).

Press power window switch (3) upwards in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig. 234: Pressing Power Window Switch

Installation note: Make sure power window switch (3) is correctly guided (1) and engaged (2).

Fig. 235: Identifying Power Window Switch

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RADIO AND A/C CONTROL PANEL

Notes

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

A hard disk is installed in the Car Information Computer (CIC).

Carry out mechanical work on the CIC and adjacent components with care.

Avoid subjecting the CIC to vibration/shocks.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION).

To avoid damage, do not touch or dirty the display field.

Necessary preliminary work:

• Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL IN MIDDLE

NOTE: Example illustration!

Release screws (1).

Carefully lever out radio and A/C control panel (2) with special tool 00 9 317 at points (3) in direction of arrow.

IMPORTANT: Assign keypad depending on optional equipment.

Fig. 236: Removing A/C Control Panel Using Special Tool (00 9 317)

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Remove radio and A/C control panel (2).

Fig. 237: Identifying A/C Control Panel With Plug Connections

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LID BUTTON

Operation is described in:

Removing and installing MIDDLE TRIM STRIP ON REAR LID.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ROOF SWITCH CLUSTER (COMPLETE WITH COVER) (ROOF FUNCTION CENTER)

Notes

IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (INTERIOR LIGHTS).

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION).

Carefully unclip cover (1) with special tool 64 1 020 and remove.

Fig. 238: Removing Roof Switch Cluster Cover Using Special Tool (64 1 020)

Release screws (1).

Remove roof switch cluster (2) in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connections underneath.

Installation note: Make sure roof switch cluster (2) is correctly seated.

Ensure cover (1) is correctly seated.

Installation note:

Fig. 239: Removing Roof Switch Cluster

If necessary, initialize slide/tilt sunroof.

IMPORTANT: Disconnecting the plug connection for the emergency call button results in fault entries in the telephone control unit (limitation in the emergency call system).

After fitting, read out fault memory and if necessary delete entries.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR AUTOMATIC REAR LID ACTUATION

Notes

Lever switch for automatic rear lid actuation (1), with special tool 00 9 323 , sideways out of tailgate trim (2).

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove switch for automatic rear lid actuation (1).

Fig. 240: Removing Switch From Tailgate Trim Using Special Tool (00 9 323)

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR ELECTROMECHANICAL PARKING BRAKE

Necessary preliminary work:

• DISCONNECT NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE (to avoid fault entries)
• F03 Only: Disconnect both negative battery cables
• Remove GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH COVER

Release screws (1).

Remove switch for electromechanical parking brake (2) from cover for gear selector switch (3).

Fig. 241: Identifying Electromechanical Parking Brake With Switch And Screws

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR FRONT LUMBAR SUPPORT

Operation is described in:

REPLACING SWITCH COMBINATION FOR FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION

Notes

WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.

Incorrect handling can lead to airbag deployment and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary work

• Disconnect BATTERY EARTH CABLE
• Disconnect both negative battery cables at F03

Carefully lever out side cover (1) with special tool 00 9 323.

Fig. 242: Removing Out Side Cover Using Special Tool (00 9 323)

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release latch mechanisms (4) in direction of arrow.

Feed switch for front passenger airbag deactivation (2) out of side cover (3).

Installation note: Make sure switch for passenger airbag deactivation (2) is correctly seated in side cover (3).

Fig. 243: Releasing Latch Mechanisms

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS/CENTRAL LOCKING

Necessary preliminary work

• Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON DASHBOARD IN MIDDLE

Unclip switch for hazard warning flashers/central locking (1) in direction of arrow from middle dashboard decorative strip (2).

Fig. 244: Removing Switch For Hazard Warning Flashers/Central Locking

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH

Necessary preliminary work

• Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
• Remove both negative battery cables atF03
• Remove CENTRE CONSOLE TRIM

NOTE: Trim for gear selector switch (2) is secured from version 04/2009 with four screws.

Release screws (1) and raise trim for gear selector switch (2) slightly.

Disconnect plug connection underneath for parking brake switch and remove trim for gear selector switch (2).

Fig. 245: Identifying Gear Selector Switch With Screws

Replacement:

Remove SWITCH FOR ELECTROMECHANICAL PARKING BRAKE.

REMOVING SWITCH FOR GLOVE BOX LIGHT

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove RIGHT GLOVE BOX WITH HOUSING

Unlock switch for glove box light (1) on both sides and press in direction of arrow out of glove box (2).

Installation: Make sure switch for glove box light (1) is correctly seated.

Fig. 246: Pressing Out Switch From Glove Box Light

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