BMW X5: Electronic Power Steering
TEACHING IN CENTRE POSITION FOR POWER STEERING (ACTIVE FRONT STEERING) (FROM 03/2007)
NOTE: Carry out the following procedure after disconnecting the battery or disconnecting electrical plug connections on the steering column switch cluster.
Turn on ignition, start engine if necessary.
Turn steering wheel twice in both directions to full lock.
IMPORTANT: If the indicator lamp does not go out after the ignition is turned on again, an adjustment of the active front steering must be carried out.
ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING
NOTE: Adjustment of the active front steering must be carried out:
- after adjustment work on the front axle/steering
- after all mechanical work on the steering system
- after replacement/programming or coding of the following
components:
- Steering column switch cluster
- DSC control unit
- Active front steering control unit
- ARS control unit
Connect vehicle to BMW diagnosis system.
Select and carry out initial operation/adjustment for active front steering under Service functions.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING
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 (rear section).
Release nut (1) and disconnect ground cable.
Disconnect plug connections (2).
Unclip cable holder (3).
Installation:
Replace damaged cable holder.
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Fig. 104: Identifying Plug Connection, Cable Holder And Nut
Release nuts (1, 2).
Tightening torque 32 43 1AZ.
Remove active front steering control unit (3).
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Fig. 105: Identifying Front Steering Control Unit And Nuts
After installation:
- Replacement only: Carry out coding
- Only when replacing / programming / coding: Carry out adjustment for active front steering
- Teach in center position for power steering gear
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING ON STEERING
Observe troubleshooting on front axle and diagnosis help for steering (SI).
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
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Turning on/off and interrupting
cruise control - Active Cruise Control with
Stop&Go function ACC
Turning on/off and interrupting
cruise control
With steering and traffic jam
assistant: Assisted Driving Mode
General information
This button is used to switch
the configured
function on and off.
The button can be used to set
the primarily
used function.
Set function
When the system is active, pre
