Instruments - Repair BMW M6 E63/E64

62 11 280 Removing and installing (replacing) instrument cluster

Note. Comply with notes and instructions on handling fibre-optic cables . See FIBER OPTIC SYSTEM SERVICE AND DIAGNOSIS .

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Extend steering wheel completely and lower
2. Disconnect battery negative lead . See «BATTERY - OVERVIEW»(/bmw/m6/e63e64-2005-2010/remont/charging-system/#battery-overview) .

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Release screws (1).

Pull back instrument cluster (2) slightly.

Unlock associated plug connection and disconnect.

Feed out/unclip associated wiring harness.

Remove instrument cluster (2).

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Replacement

Carry out programming/coding .

62 30 ... Adjusting head-up display (display adjustment)

Note. Display adjustment (correction of lopsided display) is possible from 12/2003. The following text only describes display adjustment. How to adjust the height of the head-up display is described separately.

Note. Vehicles with head-up displays are fitted with special windscreens. These windscreens are marked with the letters "HUD" on the outside at bottom right below the seal (1). Prior to adjustment, fold seal (1) back and make sure that a correct windscreen is fitted.

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Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Check that windscreen bears the "HUD" label
2. Remove on-board monitor
3. If necessary, cover windscreen (to darken the adjustment image)
4. Switch on head-up display.
5. Call up test image 6 via BMW diagnostic scan tool.

Unclip flexible shaft (1) in direction of arrow from holder (2).

Turn flexible shaft (1) by hand for display adjustment.

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62 30 005 Removing and installing/replacing trim for head-up display

Special tools required

1. 00 9 317 (Trim Wedge)

Lever out trim for head-up display (1) with special tool 00 9 317 from mounting points (2).

Feed trim for head-up display (1) in direction of arrow out of instrument panel trim (2) and remove.

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Installation

Make sure retaining lugs (1) of trim for head-up display (2) are correctly seated.

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62 30 010 Removing and installing/replacing head - up display

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove instrument panel trim . See «51 45 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM»(ref-202134-S13736836442005102700000) .

Note. Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical waveguides. See FIBER OPTIC SYSTEM SERVICE AND DIAGNOSIS .

Release screws (1).

Remove air duct (2) from air distributor (3).

If necessary, remove fitted foam seal (4) from head-up display (5).

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If necessary, unclip fitted flexible shaft (display adjustment).

Installation

1. Clean head-up display lens.
2. Adjust head-up display (5) .
3. Make sure eccentric (2) is in correct installation position.
4. If fitted, make sure flexible shaft is in correct installation position.

Release lock nut (1) and remove.

Remove eccentric (2) in direction of arrow.

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Release screws (3).

Pull head-up display (5) back slightly and fold upwards.

Unlock and disconnect plug connection (4) and remove head - up display (5).

Installation

Make sure centering caps (1) are correctly seated on lugs (2) of head-up display (3).

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Replacement

Carry out programming/coding.

62 30 517 Adjusting head-up display (height adjustment)

Special tools required

1. 62 1 121
2. 62 1 122

Note. The following text only describes how to adjust the height of the head-up display. How to correct a lopsided display (display adjustment) is described separately.

Note. Vehicles with head-up displays are fitted with special windscreens. These windscreens are marked with the letters "HUD" on the outside at bottom right below the seal (1). Prior to adjustment, fold seal (1) back and make sure that a correct windscreen is fitted.

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Check that windscreen bears the "HUD" label
2. Move steering wheel into maximum "lower" and "retracted" position
3. Unclip both sun visors from counter-supports and fold to one side
4. If necessary, cover windscreen (to darken the adjustment image)
5. Switch on head-up display.
6. Call up test image via diagnosis for height adjustment

Switch on test image for max. 1/2 hour.

If test image is operated for a longer period, switch fan to speed 3 to avoid overheating.

Carefully engage special tool 62 1 121 in both counter - supports (1) of sun visors.

Note. If special tool 62 1 121 is difficult to engaged, if necessary release its adjusting screws and turn/switch the associated locators.

Center special tool 62 1 121 and secure with adjusting screws (2).

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Check height adjustment using scale on special tool 62 1 121.

If height adjustment is not correct

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1. Remove on-board monitor
2. To avoid damage: apply fabric adhesive tape (1) in area of on-board monitor to decorative strip on instrument panel on right side (2).
3. Fit special tool 62 1 122 as illustrated on lock nut (3).
4. Release lock nut (3).
5. Correct height adjustment by turning eccentric.
6. Secure lock nut (3), tightening torque 62 30 1AZ . See «INSTRUMENTS - SPECIAL TOOLS»(/bmw/m6/e63e64-2005-2010/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instruments-special-tools) .

Switch off ignition.

See also:
• 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)
• FIBER OPTIC SYSTEM SERVICE AND DIAGNOSIS
• BATTERY - OVERVIEW
• INSTRUMENTS - SPECIAL TOOLS