IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Disconnect battery negative lead.
Remove front left wheel arch cover
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove flap in luggage compartment panel on right.
Lift back insulat
NOTE: Initialization is necessary:
After replacing windshield
When installing a used rain/light sensor
NOTE:
Connect BMW diagnosis system
Initialize rain/light sensor.
REPLACING OPTICAL ELEME
1.0 Recommended tools
Use only those tools specially intended for aluminum repairs.
Do not use any tools that have already been used for steel repairs
(contact corrosion).
Do not use any sharp-edged tools (notch effect).
2.0 Straightening outer shell
"Cold" straightening: Press dents out fr
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT B-PILLAR AIR VENT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove B-pillar trim.
Unclip retaining clip (1) and feed out air vent (2) in upward direction.
Installation:
Replace damaged retaining clips (1).
Fig. 61: Identifying Air Vent Upward Positions
REMOVIN