IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD protection).
WARNING: The sensor system for triggering the airbag is installed in the ICM control unit! The battery must be disconnected before removing the ICM control unit (ICM control unit de-energised)! There is a risk of the airbag being triggered inadvertently if this requirement is disregarded!
Necessary preliminary tasks
Make service opening (2) in carpet.
Carefully cut carpet along pre-punched line (1).
Fold back service opening (2) in direction of arrow.
WARNING: Make sure that the negative battery lead is disconnected! There is a risk of the airbag being triggered inadvertently!
Undo nuts (1) and raise ICM control unit (2).
Disconnect plug connection and remove ICM control unit (2).
Installation note: Replace self-locking nuts.
IMPORTANT: Do not trap any electrical wires when installing ICM control unit!
After removing and installing ICM control unit:
After completing repairs, use BMW Diagnosis and Information System to
After replacement of the ICM control unit:
Vehicles built before 03/2012:
On vehicles from 03/2012:
After completing repairs, use BMW Diagnosis and Information System to
BMW X3 Owners Manual > Parking assistant: Switching on/off
Switching on with the button
Press button.
The LED lights up.
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
Parking assistant is activated
automatically.
Switching on with the reverse gear
Shift into reverse.
The current status of the parking s ...