1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
Brake fluid, (glycol-based) as used in BMW brake systems, must conform with
the following requirements:
High boiling point
Good low temperature resistance
Low compressibil
1.1 Working with aluminum dust:
Wear a fine dust mask.
E52 only: Use an explosion-proof extractor system.
Note national regulations.
1.2 Removing sealing materials
Hydrochloric acid is created when PVC sealing material is heated to
temperatures in excess of 180º
C.
Remove PVC sealing mat
Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.
Before disconnecting battery:
Turn off the ignition and other electrical loads/consumers to prevent
sparking when reconnecting.
NOTE: If the ignition is not turned off when the battery is
disconnected, fault memories
may be set in some cont