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Distance Systems, Cruise Control (Repair - e92/93) BMW M3 E90

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66 12 100 Removing and installing/replacing slide-in unit for radio control key

Special tools required

  1. 00 9 340

Lever out trim (1) with special tool 00 9 340 at retaining points (2) in direction of arrow.

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Release screws (1).

Pull back slide-in unit for radio control key (2) with associated ribbon cable.

IMPORTANTCarefully unlock ribbon cable plug connection. Replace the ribbon cable if damaged. The ribbon cable leads to: Control unit for Car Access System . See 61 35 015 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CONTROL UNIT FOR CAR ACCESS SYSTEM . Start/Stop switch . See 61 31 023 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING START/STOP SWITCH .

Remove slide-in unit for radio control key (2).

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66 20 508 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit (Park Distance Control) (Coupe/Convertible)

IMPORTANTRead and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) . See 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove panel for passenger compartment partition . See «51 47 143 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT PARTITION»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-47-143-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Disconnect Plug Connection (1). Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Disconnect Plug Connection (1)
Scheme 3: Disconnect Plug Connection (1)

Unlock catch (1) and remove control unit (2) from device carrier (3).

Unlock Catch (1) And Remove Control Unit (2) From Device Carrier (3). Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Unlock Catch (1) And Remove Control Unit (2) From Device Carrier (3)
Scheme 4: Unlock Catch (1) And Remove Control Unit (2) From Device Carrier (3)

Replacement: Carry out programming/coding.

66 20 508 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit (Park Distance Control) (Sedan)

IMPORTANTRead and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) . See 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove trim from rear apron . See «51 46 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP TRIM ON REAR APRON»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-46-050-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
  2. Remove right luggage compartment trim panel . See «51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-47-161-removing-and-installing) .
  3. Partially detach insulating mat.

Release screws (1) and pull back device holder (2).

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Unlock catch (2) in direction of arrow and remove control unit (3) upwards from device carrier (4).

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Replacement

Carry out programming/coding .

66 20 518 Removing and installing/replacing an ultrasonic transducer at front (outside) (Park Distance Control)

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove front wheel arch trim (front section). See «51 71 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-71-038-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Disconnect plug connection.

Unlock retaining tabs (1) in direction of arrow and pull ultrasonic transducer (2) out of holder (3).

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Installation

Retaining hooks (1) of ultrasonic transducer (2) must engage exactly in mountings (3).

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Scheme 8

Installation

Make sure rubber ring (1) is correctly seated on ultrasonic transducer (2).

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Scheme 9

66 20 520 Removing and installing/replacing an ultrasonic transducer at front (inside) (Park Distance Control)

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove front bumper trim . See «51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-11-156-removing-and-installing) .

Disconnect plug connection.

Unlock retaining tabs (1) in direction of arrow and pull ultrasonic transducer (2) out of holder (3).

Installation

Retaining hooks (1) of ultrasonic transducer (2) must engage exactly in mountings (3).

Installation

Make sure rubber ring (1) is correctly seated on ultrasonic transducer (2).

66 20 534 Removing and installing/replacing rear left ultrasonic transducer (Park Distance Control)

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove rear bumper trim . See «51 12 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR BUMPER TRIM»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-12-156-removing-and-installing) .

Unlock retaining tabs (1) in direction of arrow and pull ultrasonic transducer (2) out of holder (3).

Installation

Retaining hooks (1) of ultrasonic transducer (2) must engage exactly in mountings (3).

Installation

Make sure rubber ring (1) is correctly seated on ultrasonic transducer (2).

66 20 560 Removing and installing/replacing rear signal sensor (Park Distance Control) (Coupe/Convertible)

Vehicles with HiFi or Top HiFi system

No acoustic sensors fitted because the PDC control unit activates the respective speaker on the side of obstruction.

66 20 560 Removing and installing/replacing rear signal sensor (Park Distance Control) (Sedan)

Vehicles with HiFi or Top HiFi system

No acoustic sensors fitted because the PDC control unit activates the respective speaker on the side of obstruction.

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove panel for roof pillar at rear right . See «51 43 251 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR ROOF PILLAR (C-PILLAR)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-43-251-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
  2. Remove rear right mid-range speaker . See «65 13 188 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR MID-RANGE SPEAKER (IN REAR SHELF)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#audio-navigation-anti-theft-restraint-repair-e9293__65-13-188-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Release screw (1).

Remove holder (2) from C-pillar (3) and feed out of rear window shelf.

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Installation

Holder (1) must snap into guide hole (2) in C-pillar.

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove signal sensor (2).

Replacement

Detach signal sensor (2) from holder (3).

If necessary, mark position of signal sensor on holder.

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66 20 565 Removing and installing/replacing front signal sensor (Park Distance Control)

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove trim panel for pedal assembly . See «51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR PEDALS»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-45-185-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

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Unclip signal sensor on both sides from fixture (1).

Installation

Signal sensor (2) must snap audibly into retaining tabs.

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66 31 ... Preliminary work for ACC sensor adjustment

Special tools required

  1. 66 3 150

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove underbody protection .

Release screws (2) and remove engine compartment shield brackets (1).

Remove radiator seal (3).

Installation

Make sure engine compartment shield brackets (1) are correctly seated.

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IMPORTANTSpray all screw threads with rust remover Insert all screws evenly

Insert locating bearing screw (1) on ACC sensor holder (2) with Torx screwdriver max. four turns in clockwise direction.

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Insert adjusting screws (2) with special tool 66 3 150 max. four turns in counterclockwise direction.

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66 31 001 Adjusting ACC sensor

Special tools required

  1. 36 1 100
  2. 66 3 150

Unclip trim (1) at points (2) and remove towards front from bumper trim (3).

Installation

Make sure trim (1) is correctly seated.

Locking hooks (2) must not be damaged.

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E90/E91 up to build date 09/2008

Installation

If necessary, cut off front retaining lug (1) from trim (2).

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  1. Distance: A = 10 mm

E90/E91 up to build date 09/2008

IMPORTANTBefore adjusting ACC sensor, check ease of movement at ACC sensor.

Measure gap dimension between front bumper trim (1) and ACC sensor (2).

  1. Minimum dimension: A = 3 - 5 mm
  2. Maximum dimension: A = 6 - 7 mm

If minimum dimension not obtained

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  1. Carry out preliminary work for ACC sensor adjustment .

Carry out adjustment of ACC sensor (1) with special tool 66 3 150 by means of adjusting screws (2).

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Special tool required

Active Cruise Control ACC adjusting device, complete.

Order number: 81 10 0 021 292

Consisting of

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  1. Mirror, complete
  2. Wheel laser
  3. Slotted diaphragm
  4. Control bracket (for initial installation of rail)
  5. Rail
  6. Setup and Owner's Handbook (not shown)

Note. A holder which is not included in the scope of delivery is required to support the wheel laser. Use either the quick-action clamp from the existing KDS or ACC wheel holder ( 36 1 100 ).

Note. Follow instructions for ACC adjusting device .

Note. To adjust the ACC sensor, connect the BMW diagnosis system and fit the ACC adjusting device. Select ACC system in diagnosis. Start test module "ACC adjustment" (service functions) and proceed in accordance with instructions. Handle ACC adjusting device in accordance with mounting and Owner's Handbook provided with device.

Note. Further information on the ACC adjusting device can be found in the BMW Workshop Equipment and Planning Documentation.

66 31 006 Removing and installing (replacing) ACC sensor (Coupe/Convertible)

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove «cover for ACC sensor»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/collisionavoidance/#distance-systems-cruise-control-repair-e9293__66-31-001-adjusting-acc-sensor)
IMPORTANTSecure ACC sensor (2) against falling out. Cover bumper in working area with adhesive tape (1).

Identifying ACC Sensor, Adhesive Tape And Special Tool (00 9 317). Scheme 23

Scheme 23: Identifying ACC Sensor, Adhesive Tape And Special Tool (00 9 317)
Scheme 23: Identifying ACC Sensor, Adhesive Tape And Special Tool (00 9 317)

Using special tool 00 9 317, unclip ACC sensor (2) from holders on both sides. Installation: ACC sensor must be felt and heard to snap into place.

IMPORTANTSecure ACC sensor (1) against falling out.

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Identifying ACC Sensor And Plug Connection. Scheme 24

Scheme 24: Identifying ACC Sensor And Plug Connection
Scheme 24: Identifying ACC Sensor And Plug Connection

After installation: Carry out programming/coding and ACC sensor adjustment using BMW diagnostic system.

Replacement: Check preliminary adjustment of ACC sensor (1). If necessary, carry out preliminary adjustment at retaining pins (2). Measurement A: 43 ± 0.5 mm

Identifying Retaining Pins. Scheme 25

Scheme 25: Identifying Retaining Pins
Scheme 25: Identifying Retaining Pins

66 31 006 Removing and installing (replacing) ACC sensor (Sedan)

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove front bumper trim . See «51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-11-156-removing-and-installing) .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unclip ACC sensor (2) from ACC holder (3) towards front.

Installation

Make sure ACC sensor (2) is correctly engaged in ACC holder (3).

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IMPORTANTAlways replace plastic nuts (1).

Turn plastic nuts (1) with a suitable tool through approx. 90° and pull towards rear out of holder (2).

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Check preliminary adjustment of ACC sensor (1).

If necessary, carry out preliminary adjustment at retaining pins (2).

  1. Basic dimension A: 43 ± 0.5 mm
  2. Final dimension A: is adapted by means of ACC sensor adjustment
IMPORTANTAfter fitting front bumper trim, check concentric position of ACC sensor eye (1) in relation to trim (3).

If necessary, carry out position adjustment by means of screws (2).

Tightening torque 6 Nm .

Make sure plain ACC sensor (1) can move freely.

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Replacement

Carry out programming/coding .

Carry out ACC sensor adjustment using BMW diagnostic system.

66 31 100 Removing and installing/replacing longitudinal dynamics module

IMPORTANTRead and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) . See 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove control unit for Car Access System . See «61 35 015 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CONTROL UNIT FOR CAR ACCESS SYSTEM»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#general-electrical-system-repair-e9293__61-35-015-removing-and-installing) .

Release bolts (1) and disconnect associated plug connection.

Remove longitudinal dynamics module (2).

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See also:
• MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS
• 61 35 015 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CONTROL UNIT FOR CAR ACCESS SYSTEM
• 61 31 023 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING START/STOP SWITCH
• 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)
• 51 47 143 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT PARTITION
• 51 46 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP TRIM ON REAR APRON
• 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM
• 51 71 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION)
• 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM
• 51 12 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR BUMPER TRIM
• 51 43 251 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR ROOF PILLAR (C-PILLAR)
• 65 13 188 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR MID-RANGE SPEAKER (IN REAR SHELF)
• 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR PEDALS
• DISTANCE SYSTEMS, CRUISE CONTROL - SPECIAL TOOLS
• WHEEL AND TIRES - SPECIAL TOOLS
• cover for ACC sensor

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