BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Instructions for working on the ignition system
CAUTION: Always switch off ignition before working on ignition system.
Use only test leads which have been approved and belong to these testing instruments (e.g. DIS Tester).
Comply with operating instructions of the respective testing instrument used.
Comply with the country-specific safety regulations.
Never touch components under current with engine running! Comply with instructions of DIS tester.
Do not connect any suppression capacitors or inspection lamps to terminal 1 on the ignition coil.
Terminal 1 of ignition coil must not be connected to ground or battery positive lead.
If an alarm system is subsequently installed, lead of terminal 1 must not be used for start prevention.
When working on ignition system, always disconnect supply leads to ignition coils.
High tension! - High tension!
IMPORTANT: Hazardous voltages occur at:
- Ignition lead
- spark-plug connectors
- spark plugs
- Ignition coil (high voltage at terminal 4 is approx. 40 kV)
- Lead of terminal 1 from ignition coil to DME control unit (high voltage approx. 350 V)
Instructions for removal and replacement of control units
IMPORTANT:
Disconnecting the vehicle battery will cancel the fault memories of control units.
Consequently, before disconnecting the c ...
Notes for disconnecting and connecting battery
Observe SAFETY INFORMATIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY .
Before disconnecting battery:
Turn off the ignition and other electrical loads/consumer ...
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BMW X3 Owners Manual > Cargo area: Cargo area partition net
Do not let the cargo area partition net
back into place
Do not allow the cargo area partition net to
snap back into place; otherwise, there is a danger
of injury and the cargo area partition net
could be damaged.
With a normal cargo area
1. Fold open the rear covers on the roofliner.
2. Pu ...
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