Fig. 1: Overview Of Inserted Propeller Shaft
Complete propeller shaft
Flexible disc
Centering mount
Centre mount
REMOVING AND INSTALLING PROPELLER SHAFT (INSERTED) COMPLETELY
Special tools requ
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove propeller shaft.
NOTE: The propeller shaft is balanced. The front and rear propeller
shafts must be
reassembled in the same position.
Detach gaiter (1) from gr
(cylinder bank 1 to 4)
Remove design cover, if equipped.
Unfasten acoustic cover screws. Raise acoustic cover and remove towards front.
Remove electronics box cover.
Remove electronics box seal.
These work steps are described in REPLACING CONTROL UNIT.
Remove ignition coil cover.
Remove intake
If a normal or quick charger is used to charge the battery, the battery must
be disconnected from the vehicle
electrical system and removed. This prevents damage to paintwork and upholstery.
Ideally, battery charging is performed with BMW-approved charging computers.
IMPORTANT: In order to prevent