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BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing (Replacing) Front Controller

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! The button for the controller must not be removed!

Necessary preliminary work

  • Remove CENTRE CONSOLE TRIM

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 61 31 2AZ.

Remove controller (2) from center console cover (3).

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Fig. 203: Identifying Front Controller With Screws And Centre Console Cover

Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) REAR CONTROLLER

Necessary preliminary tasks:

  • Remove BOTH SWITCH COMBINATIONS FOR SEAT ADJUSTMENT

Release screws (1) on left/right.

Remove wood trim on rear center armrest (2).

Unlock plug connection behind and disconnect.

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Fig. 204: Identifying Rear Centre Armrest With Screws

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove rear controller (3) from wood trim on rear center armrest (4).

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Fig. 205: Identifying Rear Controller With Screws And Plug Connection And Rear Centre Armrest

Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOW HITCH SWITCH

Necessary preliminary tasks

  • Remove RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL
  • Partially remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim on right in F10

Release screws (1).

Disconnect plug connection underneath and remove tow hitch switch (2).

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Fig. 206: Identifying Tow Hitch Switch With Screws

REMOVING AND INSTALLING OPERATING ELEMENT FOR DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

Notes

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

Necessary preliminary work:

  • Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ON LEFT

Carefully lever driver assist system (1) out with special tool 00 9 317.

Disconnect plug connection behind and remove driver assistance system (1).

Installation note: Make sure driver assistance system (1) is correctly seated.

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Fig. 207: Removing Lever Driver Assist System Using Special Tool (00 9 317)

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