BMW 7 Series: Servo/Positioning Drives
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT VERTICAL AIM
ADJUSTER
WARNING: Version with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high
voltage!
Therefore disconnect all components from voltage supply before removal.
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (control unit, ignition unit with
lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove headlight:
- Xenon headlight
- Adaptive headlight
Release screws (1) on cover (2) and remove from headlight (3).
Tightening torque 63 12 4AZ.
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Fig. 12: Identifying Headlight With Cover And Mounting Screws
Release screws (1).
Disconnect plug connection (2).
Snap headlight vertical aim adjuster (3) out of mounting.
NOTE: Opening cover (4) makes it easier to feed in and engage vertical aim
adjuster
(3).
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Fig. 13: Identifying Vertical Aim Adjuster, Opening Cover, Plug Connection
And Mounting Screws
Engage ball head of vertical aim adjuster (1) in mounting (2).
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Fig. 14: Feeding Ball Head Of Vertical Aim Adjuster Into Mounting
After installation
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT HEADLIGHT VERTICAL AIM
ADJUSTER
Operation is described in:
REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT HEADLIGHT VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTER.
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DRIVE SEAT ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART
Notes on initializing electric seat actuator drives
NOTE: Initialization is carried out at the adjusting switch of the
relevant seat.
In this process, the end
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove DRIVER'S or PASSENGER seat.
Remove REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST
Remove COVERS ON FRONT SEAT
If necessary, disengage backrest cover (1) on left and right i
Necessary preliminary tasks
Partially remove LEFT OR RIGHT BACKREST COVER
Installation
Powerlok screws must be replaced and must not be reused
Powerlok screws are mechanical screw locks with tri
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Necessary preliminary work:
Remove HEADLIGHT WITH LED TECHNOLOGY
Open screw lock (1).
Release screws (2) and remove protective cap (3).
Tightening torque: 1, 5 Nm
Fig. 35: Opening Screw Lock To Release Screws And Protective Cap
Installation note:
Check seal (1). Replace protective cap (2) if n
Necessary preliminary work
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
IMPORTANT: The intake camshaft must first be rotated in such a way that
the camshaft is
free from tension when the bearing caps are released (risk of damage).
Remove LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER.
Check TIMING.
Remove LEFT INLET ADJUSTMENT UNIT.
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