(Removing flywheel)

2024 BMW M3 Competition xDriveSECTION (Removing flywheel)
CAUTION: Heavy component 
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage 
  • Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons
  • Fasten the flywheel with the special tool 0 493 938 (11 9 260)  and tighten with the special tool 0 494 130 (11 9 264) 
  • Release the screws (1) to (8)
Fig 1: Flywheel Screws Loosening Sequence
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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Electrostatic discharge 
Damage to or destruction of electrical components 
  • Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away
  • Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060
  • Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly
  • Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol)
  • For additional information see: NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .
  • Feed out the pulse wheel (1) and remove
  • Protect the magnet wheel (1) from metal particles by keeping it in a plastic bag
  • The magnet wheel (1) is magnetic, place the magnet wheel (1) properly
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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