BMW X5: Mechanical-Hydraulic
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING DSC HYDRAULIC UNIT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Read and comply with General Information.
- Extract brake fluid
NOTE: Extract brake fluid out of expansion tank. Use a suction bottle used exclusively for drawing off brake fluid.
Do not reuse drawn out brake fluid.
After completing work:
- Bleeding braking system
IMPORTANT: Do not mix up brake lines.
If necessary, mark before removal.
Brake lines must not be bent.
Close off connection bores with plugs.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unfasten brake lines (2).
Tightening torque 34 32 1AZ.
If necessary, release brake lines from holder on bulkhead.
Unscrew bolt (3).
Tightening torque 34 51 6AZ.
Pull hydraulic control unit with holder out of guide pins (4) and remove.
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Fig. 96: Identifying Brake Lines And Plug Connection
When replacing hydraulic unit:
Release screws (1) and convert holder (2).
Installation:
Tightening torque 34 51 5AZ.
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Fig. 97: Identifying Convert Holder And Screw
When replacing control unit:
- Carry out programming/coding.
- Adjustment of steering angle sensor.
- Mix-up check of brake lines.
- Function check, hydraulic unit.
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Replacing A Brake Pad Sensor (Front)
IMPORTANT: The brake pad wear sensor must be replaced once it has been
removed (brake
pad wear sensor loses its retention capability in the brake pad).
If a brake lining sensor that has already been
Overview Of Electronic Components
Fig. 103: Identifying Electronic Components
DSC control unit
Rotation rate sensor
Brake-pad-wear sensor
Pulse generator
REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING DSC CONTROL UNIT
IMPORTANT: Read and
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Fuel System (N62TU)
Fuel Pump With Drive And Line
NOTES ON FUEL PRESSURE CHECK (REFERENCE PRESSURE: ENVIRONMENT)
Feature of this version with ambient pressure:
The connection for the vacuum hose of the fuel pressure regulator is located
between the throttle and the air
cleaner or on the air cleaner.
Test precondition:
Welding In Reinforcement Plate (Steel Plate)
In the case of a partial replacement piece, a body component is cut at a
point described in the repair instructions.
A reinforcement plate is welded in to ensure sufficient strength.
Follow notes for welding steel parts.
NOTE: The following illustrations serve as general illustrations of
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