BMW X5: Replacing Level Switch For Dynamic Drive Fluid Reservoir
Unscrew nuts.
Remove shims.
Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.

Fig. 162: Locating Nuts
NOTE: Raise and/or turn fluid reservoir in order to gain better access
to plug
connection.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Turn level switch (2) through approx. 45º and remove towards bottom.

Fig. 163: Turning Level Switch
OVERVIEW OF SWITCHES

Fig. 164: Overview Of Switches
- Light operating unit
- Steering column switch cluster
- Multifunction steering wheel switch
- Start/Stop switch
- Switch for hazard warning system/central locking
- Roof switch centre
- Control panel for heater/air conditioner
- Switch for unlocking glovebox
- Power window switch
- Button unit
- Controller
- Centre console switch cluster
- Car Communication Computer
- Switch for electromechanical parking brake
- Switch for Electronic Damper Control
- Gear selector switch
- Brake-light switch
- Steering column adjustment switch
- Switch combination for seat adjustment
- Power window switch
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WARNING: Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this
position
during the repair work.
With steering wheel removed, do not under any circumstances turn/twist
fixture for steering c
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove left fresh-air grille.
Press out light control unit (1) from inside.
Fig. 175: Pressing Out Light Control Unit
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Remove light con
Special tools required:
00 9 323
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Open storage box
Unclip trim (1) with special tool 00 9 323 at retaining points (2).
Disconnect associated plug connections.
Fig.
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MEASURING RIDE-LEVEL HEIGHT OF VEHICLE
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Move vehicle into normal position.
Determine actual ride height (A) - to do so, attach tape measure to rim
flange (2) at bottom middle and measure
to lower edge of wheel arch (1).
Fig. 123: Identifying Ride Height (A)
REMOVING
General information
All windshield washer jets are supplied from one
tank.
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield
washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield washer concentrate containing
antifreeze can be
used.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Safety information
Warning