BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing RDC Receiving Antenna
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front left underbody panelling.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Gently press retaining tabs apart in direction of arrow and remove receiving antenna (2).
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Fig. 9: Removing Receiving Antenna
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AN RDC TRIGGER TRANSMITTER (FRONT)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Partially detach front wheel arch trim.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release plastic nuts (2) and remove trigger transmitter (3).
Installation:
If necessary, replace plastic nuts.
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Fig. 10: Identifying Plastic Nuts And Trigger Transmitter
INITIALIZING RUN FLAT INDICATOR (RPA)
NOTE: Checking the tire pressure is based on monitoring the speeds of the wheels in relation to each other. A tire puncture is detected and signalled by way of a deviation in specific speed ratios.
The four tires mounted on the vehicle are monitored while the vehicle is moving.
Initialization must be carried out in each case immediately after tire pressures have been corrected, after tires/wheels have been replaced and after repairs to the air spring system.
IMPORTANT: The Run Flat Indicator does not function when the vehicle is driven with the compact spare wheel.
Please refer to the Owner's Handbook for details of the initialization procedure.
RDC RESETTING
NOTE: RDC monitors the tire inflation pressure in the four wheels.
Each tire incorporates an electronic wheel circuit, which constantly monitors the tire inflation pressure.
The system signals when the inflation pressure drops in one or more tires.
Resetting must be carried out in each case immediately after tire pressures have been corrected, after tires/wheels have been replaced and after repairs to the air spring system.
Please refer to the Owner's Handbook for details of the resetting procedure.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AN RDC TRIGGER TRANSMITTER (REAR)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Partially detach rear wheel arch trim.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Gently press retaining tabs (2) apart in direction of arrow and remove trigger transmitter (3).
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Fig. 11: Pressing Retaining Tabs
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Removing And Installing/Replacing RDC Wheel Electronics
Special tools required:
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NOTE: If a tire sealant has been used, replace the wheel electronics.
When a tire has been removed, do not clean the rim with installed wheel
electronics with high
Replacing A Tire
Refer to the operating manual of the relevant fitting equipment manufacturer
for details on how to fit the tire
correctly. However, it is essential to make sure that the equipment is in proper
worki
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Grinding Aluminum Parts
1.0 Recommended tools and equipment
To carry out outer shell grinding work by hand or machine, you must use
the recommended tools
and equipment.
The work area can be cleaned with conventional extractor systems (low dust
concentration).
Weight-reduced aluminum front end structure (GRAV):
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Using this Owner's Manual
Orientation
The fastest way to find information on a particular
topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Validity of the Owner's Manual
Production of the vehicle
At the time of production at the plant, the printed
Owner's Manual is the most c
