IMPORTANT: Aluminum-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminum screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released .
Aluminum screws/bolts are permitted with and without color coding (blue).
For reliable identification: Aluminum screws/bolts are not magnetic .
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage) .
Necessary preliminary work:
Release connector (1) and remove.
Slacken nut (2).
Installation note:
Disconnect positive battery cable from alternator.
Release screws (3) and remove alternator.
Installation note:
Replace aluminum screws.
Assemble engine.
BMW X3 Owners Manual > Airbags: Automatic deactivation of the front-seat
passenger airbags
The system reads if the front passenger seat is
occupied by measuring the human body's resistance.
Front, knee and side airbag on the front passenger's
side are either activated or deactivated.
Leave feet in the footwell
Make sure that the front passenger
keeps his or her feet in the footwel ...