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
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical
waveguides.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Disconnect battery negative lead.
Remove middle trim for instrument panel.
Release screws (1
Special tools required:
11 9 190
11 9 461
11 9 462
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove servomotor for left eccentric shaft.
Remove left cylinder head cover.
Remove all spark plugs on cylinder bank 5 to 8.
If necessary, remove fan cowl.
IMPORTANT: Screw (1) is a speci