BMW X5: Replacing Upper Vent Line For Air Supply Unit
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Extreme cleanliness must be ensured in the connection area of the vent lines during removal and installation. Even the smallest of dirt particles can cause leakage in the air spring system.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove trim panel for cover on frame side member on right.
- Remove front right wheel arch cover (rear section).
- Remove front right auxiliary turn indicator light.
Release screw (1).
Twist filler duct (2) in direction of arrow out of fluid reservoir for windscreen washer unit (3) and remove.
If necessary, release vent line (4) at mounting points (5) from fluid reservoir for windscreen washer unit (3).
Release screws.
Press off side panel slightly.
Installation:
Tightening torque (front side panel to body area, A-pillar): 6 N.m.
Tightening torque (front side panel to body area, A-pillar): 6 N.m.
Disconnect quick-connect coupling (1) and seal lower vent line connection with sealing plug.
Remove vent line (2) from fluid reservoir for windscreen washer unit.
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Fig. 37: Identifying Quick-Connect Coupling And Vent Line
CHECKING FUNCTION OF LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM
Carry out fault interrogation with BMW diagnosis system.
CARRYING OUT RIDE-HEIGHT-CALIBRATION
NOTE: Ride-height-calibration must be carried out after the following work:
- Removal/replacement of ride-height sensor or its control rod
- Replacement of wiring harness
- Replacement of air supply unit control unit
- Replacement of Vertical Dynamics Management control unit
Connect BMW diagnosis system.
Switch on ignition.
Carry out ride-height-calibration (menu item: "Service function").
Version with Run Flat Indicator: initialize Run Flat Indicator.
Version with Tyre Pressure Control: carry out resetting.
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Fig. 38: Identifying BMW Diagnosis System (DIS)
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Air Spring
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Drain the air spring system before carrying out any work on the air supply
unit, air pipes and air springs! Danger of injury if this instruction is not
complied with!
Risk o
Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Active Stabilizer
WARNING: Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
Scalding hazard!
This work may only be carried out on an exha
Connecting Lines
NOTES ON FITTING A NEW PIPE OR A SCREW CONNECTION
IMPORTANT: Do not kink, twist or crush lines.
Do not disassemble screw connection!
Fitting new screw connection:
Insert complete new screw connection
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Starter Lead
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING BATTERY POSITIVE LEAD
(BETWEEN STARTER, ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Read out fault memory of DME control unit; if necessary, work through
test schedules.
Switch off ignition.
Disconnect battery negative lead.
Rem
Socket Housing (Radio Plug), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ
Manufactured by AMP : The following contact types without strand sealing can
be fitted in the plug housings:
MQS (Micro Quadlock System)
MPQ, width 2.8 mm (Micro Power Quadlock)
MPQ, width 5.2 mm (Micro Power Quadlock)
Removing MPQ contacts from radio plug:
Press lock (1) in direction of arrow
