Remove expansion tank

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 VENT BRAKING SYSTEM (DURING PART EXCHANGE) .
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: "Fluid Capacities" tab for the selected vehicle.

Preliminary work

Refer to DEACTIVATING VEHICLE-SPECIFIC HIGH-VOLTAGE OR LOW-VOLTAGE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
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 WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING WIPER CONSOLE .

Unfasten plug connections (1).
Remove the cable clip (2).

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

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Unscrew the screw (1) on the rear of the expansion tank.

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Extract brake fluid out of the expansion tank as far as possible.
Catch escaping brake fluid.
Unscrew the screws (1) and remove the expansion tank (2) upward.

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