Remove hydraulic unit

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Maintain conditions of absolute cleanliness.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Before first working on the DSCi brake (integrated brake), the "DSCi" web-based training must be passed successfully.
The "DSCi" web-based training is started in the Learning Management System (TMSi).

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Before removing the hydraulic unit, the vehicle battery must be disconnected without fail!
The vehicle battery must never be connected during a repair!
Otherwise a brake bleeding procedure must be carried out after the repair.
For additional information: see 34 00... BRAKE BLEEDING PROCEDURE .
The vehicle battery may only be reconnected when the brake system is completely filled with brake fluid and vented!

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Use only BMW-approved brake fluids.
For additional information see the Fluid Capacities tab for the selected vehicle.

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM .

Disconnect plug connection (1).
Remove the cable clip (2).

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Do not interchange brake lines. Mark the brake lines before disassembly (for example, VL/VR/HR/HL).
Do not bend brake lines.
Close off connecting bores with seal plugs.

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(1) Unfasten brake lines.
Retract release tool 2 409 646 between brake pedal and brake booster.
Place support (1) of the special tool (release tool) 2 409 646 on the bearing bracket. If necessary , position the support (1) permanently by turning the screws on the special tool.

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Push the special tool 2 409 646 in arrow direction and lever the brake pedal away from the brake booster.

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Loosen nuts (1).

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Remove hydraulic unit (1).

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