BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing All Handbrake Shoes
Special tools required:
- 34 4 000.
Installation:
- Remove rear brake disc.
- Release electromechanical parking brake (EMF).
After completing tasks, adjust handbrake.
Disconnect return springs (1) with brake spring pliers.
Installation:
Check return springs (1) and replace if necessary.
Return springs (1) must not be mixed up.
Pay attention to installation position of adjustment screw (2).
Apply a thin coat of grease to bush and screw threads, Refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids.
NOTE: Illustration does not show wheel hub.
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Fig. 87: Identifying Return Springs
Turn clamping pins (1) with special tool 34 4 000 through 90º and disconnect.
Remove brake shoes (2).
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Fig. 88: Identifying Special Tool (34 4 400)
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING EXPANDER LOCK FOR HANDBRAKE SHOES
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove handbrake shoes.
After completing tasks, adjust handbrake.
Pull expander lock (1) forwards, disconnect handbrake Bowden cable (2) and remove expander lock.
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Fig. 89: Pulling Expander Lock
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Actuating Unit With Control Unit
For Parking Brake (EMF)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove both brake discs.
Set workshop mode in BMW diagnosis system.
Path:
Function selection
Service functions
Chassis
Parking brake
Workshop mode
NOTE
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.
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BMW Gesture Control
Principle
Several iDrive functions can be operated by hand
motion using BMW Gesture Control.
Overview
The camera in the headliner detects gestures
that are carried out in the area of the center console
at the height of the Control Display.
Activate/deactivate
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General s
BMW Travel & Comfort
System
General information
USB ports and fixtures for attaching special accessories,
for instance coat hangers, are located
on the backrests of the front seats.
Properties of the USB ports:
USB port Type C.
For charging of mobile devices.
Charge current: max. 3 A.
Further information is available fro
