BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing (Replacing) Control Unit For Automatic Operation Of Tailgate System

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

Necessary preliminary work:

• DISCONNECT NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
• Remove both battery earth leads at F03
• Remove right LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL.

NOTE: From 09/2010, the control unit is installed with a different placement of connector chambers:

1. control unit to 09/2010
2. control unit from 09/2010

Replacement:

Control unit (2) is installed as shown in vehicles with a production date up to 09/2010.

Fig. 295: Identifying Control Units

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Pull out control unit for automatic tailgate activation (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig. 296: Pulling Out Control Unit For Automatic Tailgate Activation

Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CONTROL UNIT FOR REVERSING CAMERA

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

Necessary preliminary work

• Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL ON LEFT.

Unlock plug connections (2) and disconnect.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove control unit (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig. 297: Removing Control Unit

Replacement:

• Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING.
• CALIBRATE REVERSING CAMERA

REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) TRAILER MODULE

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

Necessary preliminary work:

• Remove right LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Pull out trailer module (2) upwards in direction of arrow.

Fig. 298: Pulling Out Trailer Module

Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING CONTROL UNIT FOR LEFT ELECTRIC-MOTORDRIVEN RETRACTOR

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

Necessary preliminary work:

• Remove LEFT B-PILLAR SENSOR

Version with electric motor retractor:

Release screws (1).

Installation note:

Replace screws.

Tightening torque 72 11 01AZ.

Unlock automatic reel (2) and remove from B-pillar.

Installation note: Retractor mechanism is coded against incorrect assembly.

Fig. 299: Identifying Automatic Reel With Screws

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Lay seat belt to one side.

Fig. 300: Identifying Automatic Reel Plug Connection

Slacken screws (1) Raise control unit (2) at screws slightly.

Feed control unit (2) in direction of arrow out of B-pillar.

Fig. 301: Removing Control Unit Out Of B-Pillar

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Remove control unit (2).

Fig. 302: Identifying Control Unit With Plug Connections

REMOVING AND INSTALLING CONTROL UNIT FOR RIGHT ELECTRIC-MOTORDRIVEN RETRACTOR

Operation is described in:

Removing CONTROL UNIT FOR LEFT ELECTRIC-MOTOR-DRIVEN RETRACTOR.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING CONTROL UNIT/MODULE FOR SEAT HEATING (REAR SEAT)

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• REMOVE AND INSTALL REAR SEAT

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unclip clip (2) and remove control unit for seat heating (3).

Fig. 303: Identifying Clip, Plug Connection And Control Unit For Seat Heating

Installation: Make sure mount (1) and retaining lugs (3) of control unit for seat heating (2) are correctly seated.

Fig. 304: Identifying Mount, Retaining Lugs And Control Unit For Seat Heating

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