General information
Moving parts need to begin working together
smoothly.
The following instructions will help you to achieve
a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
During break-in, do not use the
Closing the tailgate
Safety information
Warning
An open tailgate protrudes from the vehicle and
can endanger occupants and other road users
or damage the vehicle in the event of an accident,
braking o
General information
Installation only possible with roof rack.
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Safety information
Warning
When driving with a roof load, for instance with
roof-mounte
Minimum set: Mechanical tools
Note: For straightening and assembly jobs on vehicle bodies, e.g. fitting
trim panels, removing window
weatherstrips, repairing small-scale dents, removing residual adhesive
materials, measuring gap widths,
levering out trim panel parts
Series: E12, E21, E23, E24, E28
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Read out fault memory of DME control unit; if necessary, work through
test schedules
If necessary, remove radiator cover
Unlock plug (1) and remove. Release bolt.
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