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

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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: Identifying Vehicles With Head-Up Displays Fitted With Special Windscreens

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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 BMW diagnostic scan tool.

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

IMPORTANT: Turn flexible shaft (1) in clockwise direction only, otherwise risk of breakage!

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

Fig 2: Unclipping Flexible Shaft (1) In Direction Of Arrow From Holder (2)

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