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.

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).

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.

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.

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).

Fig. 42: Identifying Expansion Rivets And Cover

Unlock retaining lug (1) on AUC sensor (2).

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.

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.

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).

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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