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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Introduction
Active Blind Spot Detection is a new BMW system. It is being introduced for
the first time in the F01/F02 7
Series. The system is designed to assist the driver in making lane change
maneuvers by mon
System Overview
The Active Blind Spot Detection system is available as an option on the
F01/F02.
Fig. 78: Overview Of Active Blind Spot Detection System On F01/F02
ACTIVE BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS CHA
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Checking Automatic Safety Belt
General considerations when checking seat belts:
The seat belts must be checked after an accident.
For the check, you should start by trying to get information on which seats in
the car involved in the accident
were occupied. If this is not possible, check all the seat belts in the car and
replac
Removing Plastic Bush/Metal Bush
Release countersunk metal screws (1).
Fig. 86: Identifying Countersunk Metal Screws
Lever out plastic bush/metal bush (1) with a screwdriver.
Fig. 87: Removing Plastic Bush/Metal Bush With Screwdriver
REMOVING REAR SUPPORTS AND BRACKET
Release screws (1) and remove rear support (2) from bracket (3
