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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Output Shafts
PRESSING OUTPUT SHAFT OUT OF DRIVE FLANGE AND DRAWING IN (OUTPUT
SHAFT REMOVED FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL)
Special tools required:
33 2 111
33 2 115
33 2 116
33 2 117
33 2 118
33 2 119
33 2 160
33 2 201
33 2 202
33 2 203
33 2 205
33 2 206
33 2 207
33 5 070
WARNING: Risk of injury!
It is
Removing And Installing Or Replacing Both Rear Brake Discs
Special tools required:
34 1 280.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove wheels.
Remove and clean brake pads.
After completing work:
Adjusting handbrake.
Read and comply with notes on braking in new brake discs / brake pads.
Check minimum brake disc thickness:
Position special tool 34 1 2
