67 11 595 Removing and installing/replacing controller drive for charging power socket

2021 BMW i3 Range ExtenderSECTION 67 11 595 Removing and installing/replacing controller drive for charging power socket

Special tools required: 

  • 24 05 562 

Preliminary work needed: 

Removal: 

US version 

with SA4U7 

Fast charging with direct current 

Disengage tensioning strap (1) for emergency release mechanism.

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Loosen screws (3).

Fold the charging socket (4) forwards.

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Release screws (1) with special tool 24 05 562  .

Remove controller drive for locking the charging socket (2).

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European version 

with SA4U7 

Fast charging with direct current 

Disengage tensioning strap (1) for emergency release mechanism.

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Loosen screws (3).

Fold the charging socket (4) forwards.

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Release screws (1) with special tool 24 05 562  .

Remove controller drive for locking the charging socket (2).

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Chinese version 

Disengage tensioning strap (1) for emergency release mechanism.

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Loosen screws (3).

Fold the charging socket (4) forwards.

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Release screws (1) with special tool 24 05 562.

Remove controller drive for locking the charging socket (2).

Remove lever (3).

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European version 

without SA4U7 

Fast charging with direct current 

Disengage tensioning strap (1) for emergency release mechanism.

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Loosen screws (3).

Fold the charging socket (4) forwards.

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Release screws (1) with special tool 24 05 562  .

Remove controller drive for locking the charging socket (2).

Remove lever (3).

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US version 

without SA4U7 

Fast charging with direct current 

Disengage tensioning strap (1) for emergency release mechanism.

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Loosen screws (3).

Fold the charging socket (4) forwards.

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Release screws (1) with special tool 24 05 562  .

Remove controller drive for locking the charging socket (2).

Remove lever (3).

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Installation: 

US version 

with SA4U7 

Fast charging with direct current 

NOTE: During replacement: Install supplied gasket.
Ensure that gasket is correctly seated.
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Position controller drive for locking the charging socket (2) on the charging socket.

Tighten down screws (1) with special tool 24 05 562  .

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Position charging socket (4) in the holder.

Tighten down screws (3).

Connect connector (2).

Attach tensioning strap (1) for emergency release mechanism.

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European version 

with SA4U7 

Fast charging with direct current 

NOTE: During replacement: Install supplied gasket.
Ensure that gasket is correctly seated.
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Position controller drive for locking the charging socket (2) on the charging socket.

Tighten down screws (1) with special tool 24 05 562  .

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Position charging socket (4) in the holder.

Tighten down screws (3).

Connect connector (2).

Attach tensioning strap (1) for emergency release mechanism.

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Chinese version 

NOTE: Controller drive for locking the charging socket (1) is found in the unlocked installation position as a new part.
The locking pin (3) is retracted.
As shown in the diagram, lever (2) must be positioned on the unlocked controller drive for locking the charging socket (1).
In the event of incorrect assembly a blockage can occur.
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Connect lever (3) so that it locks noticeably.

Position controller drive for locking the charging socket (2) on the charging socket.

Tighten down screws (1) with special tool 24 05 562  .

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Position charging socket (4) in the holder.

Tighten down screws (3).

Connect connector (2).

Attach tensioning strap (1) for emergency release mechanism.

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European version 

without SA4U7 

Fast charging with direct current 

NOTE: Controller drive for locking the charging socket (1) is found in the unlocked installation position as a new part.

The locking pin (3) is retracted.

As shown in the diagram, lever (2) must be positioned on the unlocked controller drive for locking the charging socket (1).

In the event of incorrect assembly a blockage can occur.

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Connect lever (3) so that it locks noticeably.

Position controller drive for locking the charging socket (2) on the charging socket.

Tighten down screws (1) with special tool 24 05 562  .

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Position charging socket (4) in the holder.

Tighten down screws (3).

Connect connector (2).

Attach tensioning strap (1) for emergency release mechanism.

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US version 

without SA4U7 

Fast charging with direct current 

NOTE: Controller drive for locking the charging socket (1) is found in the unlocked installation position as a new part.

The locking pin (3) is retracted.

As shown in the diagram, lever (2) must be positioned on the unlocked controller drive for locking the charging socket (1).

In the event of incorrect assembly a blockage can occur.

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Connect lever (3) so that it locks noticeably.

Position controller drive for locking the charging socket (2) on the charging socket.

Tighten down screws (1) with special tool 24 05 562  .

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Position charging socket (4) in the holder.

Tighten down screws (3).

Connect connector (2).

Attach tensioning strap (1) for emergency release mechanism.

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