BMW X5: Brakes
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Brakes - Operating Fluids
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
Brake fluid, (glycol-based) as used in BMW brake systems, must conform with
the following requirements:
High boiling point
Good low temperature resistance
Low compressibil
Pedals - Repair Instructions
Pedal Mounting Block
REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) COMPLETE BEARING BLOCK FOR
FOOT PEDAL
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove pedal trim.
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, carry out functio
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Replacing Crankshaft Pulse Generator (N52, N52K, N51, N53)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
IMPORTANT: Aluminum-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical
corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminum screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminum
Safety At Work
1.1 Working with aluminum dust:
Wear a fine dust mask.
E52 only: Use an explosion-proof extractor system.
Note national regulations.
1.2 Removing sealing materials
Hydrochloric acid is created when PVC sealing material is heated to
temperatures in excess of 180º
C.
Remove PVC sealing mat
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