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1998 BMW 528i AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

61 13... Relay carrier

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Place special tool 61 1 153 against relay carrier (1) and carefully pull in direction of arrow until the locking tabs (2) of the relay carrier are raised up.

Fig 1: Pulling Locking Tabs Of Relay Carrier

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Pull relay carrier (2) in direction of arrow into the first catch (3).

Fig 2: Pulling Relay Carrier

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Press down arrester hook (4) of corresponding contact and pull out the cable with contact.

With special tool 61 1 136 or 61 1 137 (press out) press out dual spring contacts.

Fig 3: Pressing Down Arrester Hook

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.