WARNING: If the engine hood/bonnet contact is pulled upwards (workshop mode), the information "switch closed" is output. The automatic engine start-stop function is active.
An automatic engine start is possible.
Observe safety precautions when working on MSA vehicles.
Before carrying out practical work on the engine, always ensure that the MSA functionality is deactivated so as to prevent automatic engine starting while work is being carried out in the engine compartment.
MSA function is deactivated by:
Open engine bonnet/hood and ensure that engine hood/bonnet contact is not in workshop mode
To make sure that the engine hood/bonnet contact is at the basic setting, if necessary press the hood/bonnet contact up to the limit position before starting work and slowly release.
When working with diagnosis tools: Observe instructions in diagnosis tool
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Final drive with cover: Replacing radial shaft seal for input flange of rear axle differential
Special tools required:
33 5 050
33 5 070
33 5 060
00 5 010
33 5 080
33 0 150
IMPORTANT:
Use only approved gearbox oils. See REAR AXLE - OPERATING FLUIDS .
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the rear axle final drive!
Necessary preli ...