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34 52 516 Removing And Installing/Replacing DSC Control Unit

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST DAMAGE FROM ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD protection).

Necessary preliminary work: 

IMPORTANT: Maintain conditions of absolute cleanliness.

Unclip brake lines (1) from holder (2).

Fig 1: Brake Lines From Holder
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Unfasten brake lines (1).

Installation note: 

Tightening torque: 34 32 1AZ .

Fig 2: Brake Lines
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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to the contacts when removing and installing the hydraulic unit.

Release screws (1) and carefully detach DSC control unit (2) towards top.

Fig 3: DSC Control Unit Screws
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IMPORTANT: Cleaning with compressed air, chemical solvents and sharp-edged objects is not permitted.
Do not touch pressure sensor contacts (2) with your fingers or clean the contacts.

If necessary, clean sealing surface (1) with a plastic scraper or a fluff-free cloth.

Fig 4: Pressure Sensor Contacts And Sealing Surface
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IMPORTANT: Do not touch valve coils (1) and pressure sensor contact springs (2) with your fingers, do not clean or readjust these components either.

Check gasket (3) for damage. If damaged, replace DSC control unit (4).

Fig 5: DSC Control Unit, Valve Coils, Pressure Sensor Contact Springs
G06211871Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Make sure screws are inserted evenly and DSC control unit rests on hydraulic unit.

Replace screws.

Observe tightening sequence (1-4).

Tightening torque: 34 51 1AZ .

Fig 6: DSC Control Unit Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence
G06211872Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

F04 only: