BMW X5: 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 ground has to be replaced even though the minimum brake pad thickness has not yet been reached, you must observe the following: The new sliding contact must be filed down with a file to the same length as the ground sliding contact.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove wheel.
Disengage cable guides (2).
Open cover (1) on plug housing.
Disconnect plug connection.
Disengage cable from cable guide (3).
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Fig. 98: Identifying Cover And Cable Guide
Pull brake pad sensor (1) in direction of arrow out of brake pad.
Installation:
Make sure brake pad sensor (1) is correctly seated in brake pad.
Disengage cable of brake pad sensor from holders (2).
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Fig. 99: Identifying Brake Pad Sensor
REPLACING A BRAKE PAD SENSOR (REAR)
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 ground has to be replaced even though the minimum brake pad thickness has not yet been reached, you must observe the following: The new sliding contact must be filed down with a file to the same length as the ground sliding contact.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Partially detach rear wheel arch trim.
Open housing cover (1).
Disconnect plug connection (2).
Installation:
Ensure proper locking of the plug connector and proper seating of the cable in the brackets.
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Fig. 100: Identifying Plug Connection And Housing Cover
Disengage cable (1) along marked lines from holders.
Installation:
Ensure proper locking of the holders and proper seating of the cable in the holders.
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Fig. 101: Identifying Cable Route
Pull brake pad sensor (1) in direction of arrow out of brake pad.
Installation:
Make sure brake pad sensor (1) is correctly seated in brake pad.
Disengage cable of brake pad sensor from holders (2).
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Fig. 102: Identifying Brake Pad Sensor
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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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Tow-starting and towing
Safety information
Warning
Due to system limits, individual functions can
malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the
Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a
risk of accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety
systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.
Steptronic transmission:
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Interior Lights
OVERVIEW OF INTERIOR LIGHTS
Fig. 33: Location Of Interior Lights
Glovebox light
Footwell light (footwell)
Front ceiling light
Mirror light
Interior light
Luggage compartment light
Footwell light (on floor trim panel, rear)
Footwell light (door)
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RI
