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
SEE MORE:
Removing And Installing/Replacing All Pressure Lines (N63)
Notes
WARNING: Electric fuel pump starts up automatically when door is
opened!
Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (risk of fire due to short-circuiting
on removal).
Observe warning on cylinder head cover.
WARNING: Carry out installation work on fuel system only with coolant
temperature
below 40
Overview Of Rear Lights
Fig. 84: Identifying Rear Light Cluster Components
Rear light, left (side panel)
Rear light, left (on tail panel)
Reflector, rear
Additional brake light
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING CHROME TRIM ON LEFT OR RIGHT
REAR LIGHT
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove PANEL FOR TAILGATE
Remove lef
