X Series E53 X5 4.6is (M62) OFFRD
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Replacing air supply unit (two-axle ride-height
control)
Warning!
Danger of injury!
Drain the air spring system before carrying out any work on
the air supply unit, air pipes and air springs! Danger of injury if
this instruction is not complied with!
Risk of damage!
The vehicle must not stand on its wheels when the air spring
struts and air springs are depressurized! Otherwise the air
spring struts and air springs will be damaged and later
destroyed during driving!
Extreme cleanliness must be ensured in the connection area
of the pipes during removal and installation. Even the smallest
of dirt particles can cause leakage in the air spring system.
Note:
Read and comply with notes on air spring system.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Venting pressure accumulator:
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Raise vehicle on lifting platform.
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Connect BMW diagnosis system
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Switch ignition on.
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Vent pressure accumulator using the BMW diagnosis
system (control unit functions -> component activation:
activate menu item "Vent pressure accumulator" once)
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Deactivating air spring system:
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Remove ignition key
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Pull fuse for control unit
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Remove spare wheel/emergency wheel
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Secure removal aid to luggage compartment floor trim panel
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If necessary, remove baseplate for emergency wheel
RA Replacing air supply unit (two-axle ride-height control)
BMW AG - TIS
11.02.2013 01:29
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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