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Removing both actuators

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WARNING: Hot surfaces  .
Risk of burning! 
  • Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

Preliminary work 

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: 61 35... NOTES ON ESD (ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE) PROTECTION
NOTE: The figure shows the rear of the engine.
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NOTE: The figure shows the rear of the engine.
G12701200Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: The figure shows the rear of the engine.
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