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2022 BMW iXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Electric Drive Unit, Control Module (EME) -- Repair (IX)
- 12 35 Electric Drive Unit
- 12 35 521 Replacing complete front electric drive unit assembly (eDrive motor removed)
- Removing the strut
- Remove coolant lines
- Removing the left mounting bracket
- Removing the right mounting bracket
- Disconnect the high-voltage plug connection
- Removing the electrical drive unit from the assembly jig
- Replacing the electric drive unit
- Attaching highly integrated electrified drive topology to the assembly jig
- Closing the high-voltage plug connection
- Installing the right mounting bracket
- Installing the left mounting bracket
- Install coolant lines
- Installing the strut
- 12 35 521 Replacing complete front electric drive unit assembly (eDrive motor not removed)
- Removing the eDrive motor
- Removing the electric coolant pump holder
- Remove front sound insulation
- Attaching highly integrated electrified drive topology to the assembly jig
- Replacing the electric drive unit
- Removing the electrical drive unit from the assembly jig
- Install front sound insulation
- Installing the electric coolant pump bracket
- Install the eDrive motor
- 12 35 522 Replacing front eDrive motor
- Replacing the electric drive unit
- Fasten the electric drive unit to the assembly jig
- Removing the lid of electrical machine electronics
- Cleaning the sealing surfaces (installation of the removed cover of the EME)
- Installing the removed EME
- Clean sealing surfaces
- Installing the lid of electrical machine electronics
- 12 35 531 Replace complete rear electric drive unit assembly (iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50)
- 12 35 531 Replace complete rear electric drive unit assembly (iX M60)
- 12 35 532 Replacing rear eDrive motor (iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50)
- Replacing the electric drive unit
- Attaching highly integrated electrified drive topology to the assembly jig
- Removing the lid of electrical machine electronics
- Removing the lid of the high-voltage connection
- Determining the high-voltage connection version
- Removing high-voltage connection
- Cleaning the sealing surfaces (installation of the removed cover of the EME)
- Installing high-voltage connection (re-installation)
- Installing the removed EME
- Clean sealing surfaces
- Installing the lid of electrical machine electronics
- 12 35 532 Replacing rear eDrive motor (iX M60)
- Replacing the electric drive unit
- Attaching highly integrated electrified drive topology to the assembly jig
- Removing the lid of electrical machine electronics
- Removing the lid of the high-voltage connection
- Determining the high-voltage connection version
- Removing high-voltage connection
- Cleaning the sealing surfaces (installation of the removed cover of the EME)
- Installing high-voltage connection (re-installation)
- Installing the removed EME
- Clean sealing surfaces
- Installing the lid of electrical machine electronics
- 12 35 533 Replacing front eDrive motor (new eDrive motor, new Electric Motor Electronics)
- Replacing the electric drive unit
- Fasten the electric drive unit to the assembly jig
- Removing the lid of electrical machine electronics
- Cleaning the sealing surfaces (installation of the removed cover of the EME)
- Installing the electrical machine electronics
- Clean sealing surfaces
- Installing the lid of electrical machine electronics
- Closing the high-voltage plug connection
- 12 35 534 Replacing rear eDrive motor (new eDrive motor, new Electric Motor Electronics) (iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50)
- Replacing the electric drive unit
- Attaching highly integrated electrified drive topology to the assembly jig
- Removing the lid of electrical machine electronics
- Removing the lid of the high-voltage connection
- Determining the high-voltage connection version
- Removing high-voltage connection
- Cleaning the sealing surfaces (installation of the removed cover of the EME)
- Installing high-voltage connection (re-installation)
- Installing the electrical machine electronics (EME)
- Clean sealing surfaces
- Installing the lid of electrical machine electronics
- 12 35 534 Replacing rear eDrive motor (new eDrive motor, new Electric Motor Electronics) (iX M60)
- Replacing the electric drive unit
- Attaching highly integrated electrified drive topology to the assembly jig
- Removing the lid of electrical machine electronics
- Removing the lid of the high-voltage connection
- Determining the high-voltage connection version
- Removing high-voltage connection
- Cleaning the sealing surfaces (installation of the removed cover of the EME)
- Installing high-voltage connection (re-installation)
- Installing the electrical machine electronics (EME)
- Clean sealing surfaces
- Installing the lid of electrical machine electronics
- 12 35 702 Replace front rotor position sensor (drive unit supported)
- 12 35 603 Replacing the rear rotor position sensor (drive unit supported) (iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50)
- 12 35 603 Replacing the rear rotor position sensor (drive unit supported) (iX M60)
- 12 35 521 Replacing complete front electric drive unit assembly (eDrive motor removed)
- 12 36 Electric Drive Unit Control Module
- 12 36 710 Replacing front Electric Motor Electronics (EME) (drive unit removed)
- 12 36 615 Replacing the rear Electrical Machine Electronics (EME) (iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50)
- Removing the electrical machine electronics
- Determining the high-voltage connection version
- Removing high-voltage connection
- Cleaning the sealing surfaces (installation of the removed cover of the EME)
- Installing high-voltage connection (re-installation)
- Installing the electrical machine electronics (EME)
- 12 36 615 Replacing the rear Electrical Machine Electronics (EME) (iX M60)
- Removing the electrical machine electronics
- Determining the high-voltage connection version
- Removing high-voltage connection
- Cleaning the sealing surfaces (installation of the removed cover of the EME)
- Installing high-voltage connection (re-installation)
- Installing the electrical machine electronics (EME)
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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.
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