Connecting the bleeder unit for the brake fluid

Removing rear hood seal 

• Pull off the hood seal (1)  towards the top and remove.

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Removing front windshield panel cover 

• Loosen the expanding rivet (1)  .
• Guide the front fairing panel cover (2)  out of the rear fairing panel cover (3)  and remove.

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• The following procedure must be carried out to ensure that the brake system is bled correctly!
• Fill new brake fluid in the expansion tank up to the lower edge of thread (1)  .
• Bleed the hose of the bleeder unit before connecting.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Use only BMW-approved brake fluids; see "Fluid Capacities" tab for the selected vehicle.
  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Paint damage  .
  Mechanical or chemical action may lead to paint damage  .

  • Cover up working area with specified covering material only.

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• Connect the bleeder unit (1)  to the brake fluid expansion tank and switch it on.

  Observe the operating instructions of the corresponding equipment manufacturer.

• Do not exceed the filling pressure of 2 bar  .