IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
IMPORTANT: FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVING AND INSTALLING CONTROL UNITS.
Replacement:
IMPORTANT: It is absolutely essential to read out the fault memory with the BMW diagnosis system and to create a fault memory printout.
Switch off ignition.
Release screws (1).
Release screws (1).
Remove control unit from intake plenum.
Installation note:
Renew gasket between intake plenum and control unit.
Injection quantity compensation:
If the DME control unit has been replaced, it will also be necessary to carry out adjustment of the injectors! Injection quantity compensation is carried out with the aid of so-called adjustment values.
The adjustment value is printed on each injector in three digits.
If necessary, remove EMC panel.
The adjustment values must be stored in the new control unit! If injector quantity compensation is not carried out, the engine may run roughly or fail to start.
Read off the adjustment values and enter according to the installation location (cylinder) of the injectors:
NOTE: Check stored fault message.
Clear diagnostic fault entries from fault memory.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Electronic chassis alignment: Notes on replacement of steering gear/steering column/steering shaft
following accident damage
Steering gear facts:
In the event of accidents or driving conditions similar to accidents, shock-like loads can cause different types of
damage to steering boxes. When a steering box is externally undamaged, it is sometimes only possible to
identify damage with great difficulty and with great ef ...