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

2006 BMW M6SECTION 61 35 ... Notes on ESD protection (Electro Static Discharge)

Special tools required: 

NOTE: For special tools, refer to BODY ELECTRICAL - SPECIAL TOOLS - 645CI (E63) .
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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:
  • E -  Electro
  • S -  Static
  • D -  Discharge

Statically charged persons can discharge by touching electrical components.

NOTE: Humans can only detect a discharge starting from a level of approx. 3000 V.

The danger threshold for electrical components already starts from a level of approx. 100 V.

Fig 1: Identifying Discharge By Touching Electrical Components
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