IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (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.
Unlock and pull off all connectors (1) from the DME control unit (2).
Release screws.
Remove DME 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.
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.
Delete fault memory.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Steering arms, tie rods, steer. damper: Instructions for removing and installing ear clips
Special tools required:
32 1 260
NOTE: The work steps are show on assorted components.
Ear clip must always be replaced.
To remove an ear clip, place special tool 32 1 260 at right angles to ear and cut ear open.
The ear clip can be fitted not only axially but also radially after the ...