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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2001330CI CONVERTIBLE (E46) L6-3.0L (M54)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLANTILOCK BRAKES / TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMSWHEEL SPEED SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIRREPLACING ROTATING SPEED SENSOR DSC
2001 BMW 330Ci Convertible (E46) L6-3.0L (M54)
Replacing Rotating Speed Sensor DSC
2001 BMW 330Ci Convertible (E46) L6-3.0L (M54)SECTION Replacing Rotating Speed Sensor DSC
Note:
Remove driver's seat, manual normal seat/sports seat.
Electric normal seat/sports seat.
Remove footwell side trim panel on A-pillar on left.
Raise floor trim panel (1).
Move insulating wedge (2) approx. 8-10 cm forwards to gain access to rotation rate sensor (3).
Release screws (1). Loosen screws (2).
Caution:
Vibration-sensitive component.
Implement screw connection correctly, otherwise there may be malfunctions in the DSC.
Installation:
Bracket, rotation rate sensor to body 8 Nm
Tilt rotation rate sensor (1) upwards in direction (2) and remove in direction (3).
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release screws (2) and remove rotation rate sensor (3) from bracket (4).
Caution:
Vibration-sensitive component.
Implement screw connection correctly, otherwise there may be malfunctions in the DSC.
Installation:
Rotation-rate sensor/DSC sensor to holder 8 Nm
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.