BMW 7 Series: 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).
IMPORTANT: Carry out installation in a dust-free workshop area only.
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.
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Fig. 38: Removing Radio And A/C Control Panel Using Special Tool
Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.
Remove radio and A/C control panel (2).
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Fig. 39: Identifying Radio And A/C Control Panel And Plug Connections
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR COMPARTMENT BLOWER
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove CENTRE ARMREST
- Remove GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH COVER
- Remove REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT
- If necessary, remove DVD PLAYER IN REAR CONSOLE
Unclip cable clips (1) from center console frame (2) on left and right and remove.
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Fig. 40: Removing Cable Clips From Centre Console Frame
Release screws (1).
Remove air ducts (2).
Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.
Feed rear compartment blower (4) out of center console.
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Fig. 41: Removing Air Ducts And Screws
Replacement
Remove REAR COMPARTMENT BLOWER CONTROLLER.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SENSOR FOR AUTOMATIC RECIRCULATED AIR CONTROL (AUC)
Lever out expansion rivets (1).
Feed out cover (2).
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Fig. 42: Identifying Expansion Rivets And Cover
Unlock retaining lug (1) on AUC sensor (2).
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Fig. 43: Identifying Retaining Lug On AUC Sensor
Remove AUC sensor (1) from holder (2) on fan sealing frame cover (3).
Unlock associated plug connection and disconnect.
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Fig. 44: Identifying AUC Sensor, Holder And Fan Sealing Frame Cover
REPLACE CONTROL PANEL FOR HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION).
IMPORTANT: Retrofitting must only be done in the supplied installation cassettes.
Use of supplied gloves is mandatory.
Carry out installation in a dust-free workshop area only.
To avoid damage, do not touch or dirty the display area.
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove RADIO AND IHKA CONTROLS
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release short screw.
Tightening torque 61 31 2AZ.
Release long screws (2).
Tightening torque 61 31 2AZ.
Carefully unlock clamps (3).
Pull up and remove IHKA controls (4).
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Fig. 45: Locating IHKA Controls, Plug Connection And Long Screws
Installation note: Assign buttons of IHKA controls depending on equipment.
Replacement
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING.
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Replacing Actuator Drive For Fresh Air/Ram Air
Necessary preliminary work
REMOVE AUXILIARY ELECTRONICS BOX
Unlock plug connection (1) on AUC sensor and disconnect.
Fig. 46: Identifying Plug Connection On AUC Sensor
Release screws (1) on blower
Replacing Actuator Drive For Left Footwell Flap
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
Position of actuator drive:
OVERVIEW OF ACTUATOR DRIVES ON HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT
Release screws (1) and remove grounding cable.
Replacing Actuator Drive For Left Rear Cabin Footwell Flap (High
A/C System)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
Position of actuator drive:
OVERVIEW OF ACTUATOR DRIVES ON HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER
Release screws (1) and remove grounding cable.
Installatio
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Removing And Installing Door
IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body parts.
The illustrations are schematic representations and are to be applied to the
relevant vehicle type.
Open door.
Release screw on connector frame.
Front door: Tightening torque 41 51 4AZ.
Rear door: Tightening torque 41 52 4AZ.
Fig. 394: Locating Sc
Controls
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