BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing Dynamic Drive Control Unit
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead.
- Remove side cover on instrument panel.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque 37 14 8AZ, see 37 14 ELECTRIC COMPONENTS
Remove Dynamic Drive control unit (3) from side.
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Fig. 60: Identifying Dynamic Drive Control Unit And Screw
Installation:
Insert control unit (1) with lug (2) into corresponding opening in support tube. Engagement stud (3) must rest correctly in opening of lug (2).
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Fig. 61: Identifying Control Unit With Lug
After installation:
- Replacement only: Carry out programming/coding.
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering.
- Only when replacing / programming / coding: Carry out initial DYNAMIC DRIVE operation.
REPLACING FRONT RIDE-HEIGHT SENSOR
IMPORTANT: Observe safety instructions for raising the vehicle.
NOTE: Jointed rod on upper control arm, see 37 14 5AZ in 37 14 ELECTRIC COMPONENTS
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Detach coolant expansion tank and place to one side.
NOTE: Level switch can slip out when coolant expansion tank is removed.
Release screw (1).
Installation:
Align ride-height sensor holder by means of lug (2) to opening under screw (1).
Tightening torque, see 37 14 1AZ in 37 14 ELECTRIC COMPONENTS
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Fig. 62: Identifying Screw
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release nut (2) and disconnect jointed rod.
Installation:
Sensor lever (3) must point from ride-height sensor to left front wheel.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque, see 37 14 4AZ in 37 14 ELECTRIC COMPONENTS
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Fig. 63: Identifying Plug Connection And Lever
Release screws (1) and remove holder (2).
Tightening torque, see 37 14 3AZ in 37 14 ELECTRIC COMPONENTS
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Fig. 64: Identifying Screws And Holder
After installation:
- Carry out ride-height-calibration.
- Check headlight adjustment, correct if necessary.
REPLACING REAR RIDE-HEIGHT SENSOR
IMPORTANT: Observe safety instructions for raising the vehicle.
NOTE: Ride-height sensor holder on rear axle carrier, see 37 14 2AZ in 37 14 ELECTRIC COMPONENTS
Jointed rod on swinging arm, see 37 14 6AZ in 37 14 ELECTRIC COMPONENTS
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release nut (2) and disconnect jointed rod.
Installation:
Sensor lever (3) must point from ride-height sensor to respective rear wheel.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque, see 37 14 4AZ in 37 14 ELECTRIC COMPONENTS
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Fig. 65: Identifying Plug Connection And Nut
Release screws (1) and remove ride-height sensor (2).
Tightening torque, see 37 14 3AZ in 37 14 ELECTRIC COMPONENTS
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Fig. 66: Identifying Ride-Height Sensor And Screws
After installation:
- Carry out ride-height-calibration.
- Check headlight adjustment, correct if necessary.
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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove ignition key.
Disconnect battery negative lead.
Remove flap
Electronic Damping For
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR VERTICAL
DYNAMICS MANAGEMENT
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
Necessary preliminar
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The padding can only be removed in conjunction with the OC3 mat.
If padding is defective, both parts may only be replaced together. After fitting
new padding, enable OC3 mat with BMW diagnosis system.
The operation for removing the padding
Crimping Annular Contacts
Special tools required:
61 4 320
Crimping annular contacts:
Special tool 61 4 320
CRIMPING OPTICAL FIBERS
Special tools required:
61 4 320
To crimp optical fibers, use pliers 61 4 321 (1) in conjunction with crimping
head 61 4 323 (2) from crimping
set 61 4 320.
NOTE: Pliers (1) open automati
