BMW X5: Brake Testing and Bleeding
BMW X5 (G05) 2019-2025 Service & Repair Manual / Brakes / Brakes - Repair Instructions / Brake Testing and Bleeding
- General Information
- Checking Brakes On Test Stand
- Checking Thickness Of Brake Pad
- Bleeding Brake System With DSC
- Replacing Fluid In ABS/ASC+T Brake System
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General Information
The brake system is one of the most important safety systems on any motor
vehicle. It is therefore essential to
act with utmost care when working on the brake system and to follow the
instructions b
Checking Brakes On Test Stand
IMPORTANT: Only brake test stands (analyzers) with test speeds of 2.5 -
6 km/h may be used.
Before driving onto the brake test stand (dynamic brake analyzer), switch off
the Hill Descent Control (HD
Checking Thickness Of Brake Pad
Special tools required:
34 1 260.
NOTE: The thickness of the outer brake pads can be determined without
removing the
wheels.
If necessary, move car until opening for brake pad wear indicator (bra
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Overview Of Airbag Modules, Airbag Control Unit, Belt Tensioners
Fig. 64: Location Of Airbag Modules
Safety battery terminal
Side airbag, front seat, left/right
Belt tensioner, front left/right
Airbag unit, passenger side
Airbag module, drivers side
Head airbag, left/right
On-board Computer
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Replacing Shaft Seal For Drive Flange On Rear Differential (Inserted
Propeller Shaft)
Special tools required:
00 5 010
33 5 050
33 5 060
33 5 070
33 5 080
IMPORTANT: Use only approved gear oils.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the
rear
differential!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove propeller shaft.
Remove retaining clip (1) and
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