BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Replacing Sensor For Fuel Gauge
Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting container ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT: Ensure adequate ventilation in the place of work! Avoid skin contact (wear gloves)! Ensure absolute cleanliness when working on the open fuel system.
Contaminants in the fuel tank can impair driving operation or may even result in vehicle breakdown!
Necessary preliminary tasks
- DRAW OFF FUEL
- REMOVE REAR SEAT
- Vehicles with comfort seat: Remove right REAR SEAT
- Remove flange cover
NOTE: Picture does not show the fuel tank outer skin.
Unclip connecting line for level sensor (2) through service opening (1).
Disconnect plug connector for level sensor (3) from plug connector installation unit on left (4).
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Fig. 62: Identifying Fuel Level Sensor, Service Opening, Plug Connector And
Installation Unit
NOTE: Picture does not show the fuel tank outer skin.
Unlock tab (3) in upward direction through service opening (1) and lift out level sensor (2).
Installation: Level sensor (2) must audibly snap into place.
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Fig. 63: Unlocking Fuel Sensor Tab In Upward Direction Through Service
Opening
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Checking Setting Engine Emission
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WORKING ON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC ENGINE
START-STOP FUNCTION (MSA)
WARNING: If the engine hood/bonnet contact is pulled upwards (workshop
mode),
the information "switch closed
Check Fuel Pressure
Necessary preliminary work:
Connect BMW diagnosis system.
IMPORTANT: Lines are under pressure!
Wear protective goggles and gloves.
Fuel can emerge spontaneously at high velocity when the fuel line is
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Installation
Remove rear brake discs
Release electromechanical parking brake (EMF)
After completing tasks, adjust PARKING BRAKE.
Disconnect return springs (1) with brake spring pliers.
Installation:
Return springs (1) must not be over-elongated.
Check return springs (1) and replace if necessar
Automatic Closing
With the exception of the luggage compartment lid button in the A-pillar, all
luggage compartment lid buttons
are able to initiate automatic closing.
This luggage compartment lid button cannot be used to start the automatic
closing procedure.
Closing Luggage Compartment Lid
The luggage compartmen
