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How do you replace the handbrake actuator of the BMW X5?

Model: BMW X5 E70 - Years 2007-2013
Part: Parking brake

In order to replace the handbrake actuator of the BMW X5, you need to open the rear hatch and then remove the panel on the left side of the trunk: once this panel has been removed, you will be able to locate the handbrake module underneath, which needs to be removed from its housing by loosening the screws of its supports and disconnecting the connectors. At this point, you can insert the new module into its housing, securing it and connecting it properly, in order to verify that everything is working correctly again.

Posted on 30 April 2024 by ScegliAuto

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How to Reset the Central Locking of the Volkswagen Golf 4?

If the central locking system of the Volkswagen Golf 4 is not working, it is likely necessary to reset the system: to do this, open the driver's door and detach the side panel of the dashboard next to the steering wheel. Under this panel, you will find the fuses, including the one for the central locking, which is indicated in the manual as number 14. To reset the system, remove this fuse from its housing, then reinsert it or replace it with a new one of the same amperage: this will reset the central locking system.

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