BMW X5: Distribution Box, Power
REPLACING DISTRIBUTION BOX (LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT)
WARNING: Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead.
- Remove flap in luggage compartment panel on right.
Release expansion rivet (1).
Remove insulating mat (2).
Fig. 143: Identifying Expansion Rivet And Insulating Mat
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release bolts (2).
Disengage distribution box in direction of arrow.
Disengage emergency actuator (3).
Fig. 144: Disengaging Distribution Box
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Fig. 145: Identifying Plug Connection
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Remove distribution box.
Fig. 146: Identifying Plug Connection
Replacement:
Remove fuses and relays.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DISTRIBUTION BOX (ON BATTERY)
WARNING: Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.
Notes and instructions on Intelligent Battery Sensor IBS.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect negative battery cable.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Fold up covers (2).
Release nut (3) and remove cable shoe.
Tightening torque.
Fold up covers (5).
Unscrew nuts (4).
Tightening torque.
Using a screwdriver, expand locking bracket (6) at lower end and clip out.
Remove distribution box (2) towards top.
Fig. 147: Expanding Locking Bracket
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Instructions For Disconnecting And Connecting Battery
Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.
Before disconnecting battery:
Turn off the ignition and other electrical loads/consumers to prevent
sparking when reconnecting.
NOTE: If the
Instructions On Starting Aid
Do not start the engine with help of starting sprays.
Preparation:
Conform with the following when starting engine with starting cable.
Ensure that jump lead wires are to appropriate cross-section s
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Initializing Telestart Hand Transmitter
NOTE: The Telestart hand transmitter must be initialized when:
Hand transmitter is replaced
Car Access System control unit is replaced
The independent heating is switched on under an outside temperature of
approx. 15 ºC with the hand transmitter
and at a preselected switch-on time.
Direct act
Regulator
REPLACING VOLTAGE REGULATOR
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Switch off ignition.
Disconnect battery negative lead.
Notes on removing and installing electronic control units.
Remove alternator.
Bosch:
Release protective caps (1).
Fig. 40: Inserting Screwdriver Between Cover And Threaded Pin
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