REPLACING VOLTAGE REGULATOR
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Bosch:
Release protective caps (1).
Bosch:
Release screw (1) and nuts (2), remove cover.
Bosch:
Release screws and remove regulator switch (1) in direction of arrow.
Bosch:
Installation:
Clean contact surfaces and check pretension of contact spring, replace regulator switch if necessary.
Measurement A = min. 5 mm.
Check collector ring for wear and recondition if necessary.
Valeo:
Slacken nut (1).
Slacken nut (2).
Release screws (3).
Release cover (4).
Valeo:
Release screws.
Remove regulator switch (1) towards top.
Valeo:
Installation:
Clean contact surfaces and check pretension of contact spring, replace regulator switch if necessary.
Measurement A = min. 5 mm.
Check collector ring for wear and recondition if necessary.
Installation:
Fit new regulator (1) with attached mounting sleeve (2) or locked carbon brush.
Pull off mounting sleeve (2) and replace with cover (3).
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Body repair instructions: Straightening aluminum components in structure
Reshaping or heating extruded profiles and cast parts is not permitted!
Failure to comply with this requirement would have the following results:
In the case of reshaping, weld seams (E52) or bonded connections (E60, E61, E63, E64) tear in the
surrounding area.
In the case of reshaping ...