Bodywork contact between vehicles
Make sure that there is no contact between the bodywork of the two vehicles; otherwise, there is a danger of short circuits.
1. Check whether the battery of the other vehicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This information can be found on the battery.
2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehicle.
3. Switch off any electronic systems/power consumers in both vehicles.
Starting aid terminals
Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct order to prevent risk of injury from arcing.
The so-called starting aid terminal in the engine compartment acts as the battery's positive terminal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the battery negative terminal.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Electronic components: Replacing one front pulse generator
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE
(ESD protection).
Necessary preliminary work:
Remove front WHEEL .
Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION.
Unclip line from holder (1).
Open housing cover.
Disconnect plug connection (2).
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