BMW 7 Owners & Service Manuals

BMW 7 Series: Service Information

Adjusting Camera Pivot Position

The pivot position of the camera can be adjusted by means of an adjusting screw at the bracket.

BMW Night Vision 2
Fig. 73: Identifying Adjusted Camera Pivot Position

The following steps must be taken to adjust the camera on the F01/F02:

  • Open hood(1).
  • Remove sealing lip (2) on front panel.
  • Open headlight cover (3).
  • Position headlight adjustment unit with spirit level in front of vehicle.
  • Insert Allen key (4) through the opening in the front panel and set the camera to the required position; the line in the image must be parallel to the spirit level.
  • Reassemble all parts that have been removed in reverse order.

Changing Protective Window

In the event of damage the camera protective window can be replaced.

BMW Night Vision 2
Fig. 74: Replacing Front Lens Of Camera

Replacing Camera Washer Jet

A washer jet with a direct connection to the headlight washer system for cleaning the protective window is mounted on the camera.

Follow the procedure below to replace the washer jet:

  • Remove bumper panel.
  • Remove left-side kidney grille.
  • Undo two recessed cross head screws (1).
  • Release the hose clip on the connecting hose to the headlight washer system and remove the washer jet towards the front.
  • Reinstall all parts that have been removed in reverse order.

BMW Night Vision 2
Fig. 75: Identifying Camera Washer Jet

Displays Indicating Defective System

In the event of a system defect, the following warnings are shown in the F01/F02:

  • Check Control message in the instrument cluster.
  • The same Check Control message in HUD if installed.

BMW Night Vision 2
Fig. 76: Display Indicating Defective System

Programming and Coding

Initializing Software

When replacing the camera, it is always necessary to initialize the software by entering an enable code (FSC).

NOTE: The vehicle identification number (VIN) must always be entered when ordering a new camera or a new control unit.

The camera is programmed by through of the control unit. The control unit receives the programming data for the camera through PT-CAN. The control unit forwards this data to the camera through the "private CAN-bus".

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