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

2009 BMW 528i AutomaticSECTION 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.

Fig 1: Folding Seal Back
G05478790Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

  • Check that windscreen bears the "HUD" label
  • Remove on-board monitor   .
  • If necessary, cover windscreen (to darken the adjustment image)
  • Switch on head-up display.
  • Call up test image 6 via diagnosis
IMPORTANT: Risk of breakage!
Turn flexible shaft (1) in counterclockwise or clockwise direction only until resistance can be felt.

Unclip flexible shaft (1) in direction of arrow from holder (2) and turn in counterclockwise or clockwise direction to adjust display.

Fig 2: Removing Flexible Shaft From Holder
G05478791Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
RENDER: 1.0x

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