BMW X5: Pedals - Repair Instructions

Pedal Mounting Block

REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) COMPLETE BEARING BLOCK FOR FOOT PEDAL

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove pedal trim.

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, carry out function check.

Release screws (1).

Remove air duct (2).

Fig. 1: Identifying Air Duct And Screws

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove locking clip (2) and pull out locking pin in direction of arrow.

Fig. 2: Identifying Locking Clip And Plug Connection

Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tighten nuts (1) such that bearing block can still be moved.

Make sure bearing block is correctly seated on body.

Tighten nuts (1).

Tightening torque.

Fig. 3: Identifying Bearing Block Nuts

Remove left partition wall for equipment compartment.

Unclip retaining bar (1) and remove both brake lines (2) from guides.

Pull brake master cylinder with brake booster 30 mm forwards.

IMPORTANT: Do not bend brake lines.

Installation:

Retighten brake lines on brake master cylinder.

Tightening torque. Feed out bearing block for pedal assembly.

Replacement:

Replace brake light switch.

Fig. 4: Identifying Retaining Bar And Brake Lines

Brake Pedal with Linkage

REPLACING SPRING FOR BRAKE PEDAL

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove bearing block for pedal assembly.

Disconnect return spring (1).

NOTE: Check grommet (2) for damage, replace if necessary.

Accelerator Pedal Actuator

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ACCELERATOR PEDAL MODULE

Take off cap.

Release screw.

Pull accelerator pedal module upwards out of fixture.

Installation:

Tightening torque.

Fig. 5: Pulling Accelerator Pedal Module

Pull off plug (1).

Remove accelerator pedal module.

Fig. 6: Identifying Accelerator Pedal Module Plug

IMPORTANT: Accelerator pedal module can only be replaced completely with adapter plate.

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