BMW X5: 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
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front bumper trim.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Press out outside temperature sensor (2) in direction of arrow and remove.
Installation:
Outside temperature sensor must audibly snap into place.
Check for secure seating after fitting.

Fig. 65: Removing Temperature Sensor
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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical
waveguides.
Necessary preliminary task
Special tools required:
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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection)!
Risk of damage!
Place Car Communication Computer on special too
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Special tools required:
34 1 280.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove wheels.
Remove and clean brake pads.
After completing work:
Adjusting handbrake.
Read and comply with notes on braking in new brake discs / brake pads.
Check minimum brake disc thickness:
Position special tool 34 1 2
Fig. 2: Identifying Air Brakes Vacuum Supply Models
INTRODUCTION
Vacuum is principally used for the brake booster.
The vacuum in the inlet pipe depends on the varying engine load.
Diesel engines do not normally have any vacuum in the inlet pipe. Vacuum on
diesel engines is provided by a
pump tha