Fig. 188: Identifying AGM Battery
Introduction
In September 2002, the first so-called VRLA batteries, better known as AGM
batteries came into use. (VRLA
means V alve R egulated L ead A cid, i.e. lea
A vehicle battery is constructed for the installation location and the
individual power requirements of the
particular vehicle. These individual power requirements depend on the
motorization and dif
WARNING: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling vehicle battery.
Follow instructions FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY !
Observe notes on POWER SUPPLY /on intelligent battery sensor (IBS).
N
WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove left TURBOCHARGER.
Remove right TURBOCHARGER.
Remove ALTERNATOR (not F04).
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 18 31 4AZ.
Fig. 54: Identifying Screws
Release screws (
Active Blind Spot Detection is a new BMW system. It is being introduced for
the first time in the F01/F02 7
Series. The system is designed to assist the driver in making lane change
maneuvers by monitoring traffic at the
rear and sides of the vehicle. Using two radar sensors it detects vehicles
t