Necessary preliminary tasks
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 BMW X5 M, 2012 BMW X5 M, 2011 BMW X5 M, and 2010 BMW X5 M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
After completing tasks, ADJUST HANDBRAKE
Pull brake shoe expander (1) forward, disconnect parking brake Bowden cable (2) and remove brake shoe expander.