2001 BMW M5FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

61 35 ... Notes on ESD protection (Electro Static Discharge)

NOTE: For Special Tool identification, see SPECIAL TOOLS - Z3 .

Special Tools Required:Β 

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NOTE: Electrical components which are particularly sensitive to electrostatic discharge (electronic control units, sensors, etc.) are marked with the ESD warning symbol.

EΒ  - Electro.

SΒ  - Static.

DΒ  - Discharge.

Statically charged persons can discharge by touching electrical components.

Fig 1: Identifying Electrical Discharge
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