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Battery Specifications
The negative terminal of the battery is connected to the car's ground. Brand: Varta or Berga. Overall dimensions, cm; length: 23.6; width: 17.2; height: 19....
The negative terminal of the battery is connected to the car's ground. Brand: Varta or Berga. Overall dimensions, cm; length: 23.6; width: 17.2; height: 19....
Generator specifications
On BMW "518", "520" and "520i" of the first model years were equipped with a three-phase alternator of the Bosch brand with a built-in rectifier unit and...
On BMW "518", "520" and "520i" of the first model years were equipped with a three-phase alternator of the Bosch brand with a built-in rectifier unit and...
Starter specifications
Starter characteristics Since model year 1977 on BMW "525", "528" and "528i" was equipped with a Bosch starter type GF 12 V 1.0 kW with the following...
Starter characteristics Since model year 1977 on BMW "525", "528" and "528i" was equipped with a Bosch starter type GF 12 V 1.0 kW with the following...
Lamp and fuse specifications
Windscreen wiper motor Brand and type: Bosch DHP 0 390 341 061. Nominal voltage, V: 12. Test voltage, V: 13. Since the 1978 model year, a Bosch brand...
Windscreen wiper motor Brand and type: Bosch DHP 0 390 341 061. Nominal voltage, V: 12. Test voltage, V: 13. Since the 1978 model year, a Bosch brand...
Generator parts
Generator details: 4 - drive side cover; 5 — stator; 6 - rectifier diode block; 9 - voltage regulator assembly with brush holders; 11 — rotor.
Generator details: 4 - drive side cover; 5 — stator; 6 - rectifier diode block; 9 - voltage regulator assembly with brush holders; 11 — rotor.
Removal and installation the generator
Warnings: It is prohibited to connect the excitation terminal of the voltage regulator or the connecting wire to ground. It is not allowed to swap the wires...
Warnings: It is prohibited to connect the excitation terminal of the voltage regulator or the connecting wire to ground. It is not allowed to swap the wires...
Removal and installation the starter
Disconnect the ground cable from the battery. Disconnect the power wires from the starter solenoid. Loosen the starter mounting bolts and remove it....
Disconnect the ground cable from the battery. Disconnect the power wires from the starter solenoid. Loosen the starter mounting bolts and remove it....
Replacing the traction relay
Remove the starter. Loosen the nut on the lower contact bolt of the traction relay and disconnect the starter winding terminal from it. Loosen the screws...
Remove the starter. Loosen the nut on the lower contact bolt of the traction relay and disconnect the starter winding terminal from it. Loosen the screws...
Disassembling and assembling the starter
When disassembling and assembling the starter, follow the exploded view provided. Check: condition and degree of wear of the brushes. The brushes must move...
When disassembling and assembling the starter, follow the exploded view provided. Check: condition and degree of wear of the brushes. The brushes must move...
Headlight cleaner parts
Headlight cleaner parts: 13 — electric motor shaft; 18 - brushes; 19 — lever.
Headlight cleaner parts: 13 — electric motor shaft; 18 - brushes; 19 — lever.
Windshield wiper parts
Windshield wiper parts: 1 - Electric motor; 2 - protective cover; 21 — brush lever axis.
Windshield wiper parts: 1 - Electric motor; 2 - protective cover; 21 — brush lever axis.
Headlight adjustment
It is best to adjust the headlights using movable optical devices. If there are none, then the adjustment can be done using the screen. Make sure your tire...
It is best to adjust the headlights using movable optical devices. If there are none, then the adjustment can be done using the screen. Make sure your tire...
Replacing the mounting block
Disconnect the wires from the battery terminals. Remove the mounting block cover. Disconnect the central connector of the unit. Remove the Phillips head screw...
Disconnect the wires from the battery terminals. Remove the mounting block cover. Disconnect the central connector of the unit. Remove the Phillips head screw...
Removal and installation the windshield wiper motor
Disconnect the wires from the battery terminals. Unscrew the bolts securing the bulkhead in front of the front shield and remove the bulkhead. Disconnect drive...
Disconnect the wires from the battery terminals. Unscrew the bolts securing the bulkhead in front of the front shield and remove the bulkhead. Disconnect drive...
Removal and installation the instrument cluster
Remove the steering wheel. Remove the lower center instrument panel trim. Disconnect the flexible shaft from the speedometer. Unscrew the crown nut. Unscrew...
Remove the steering wheel. Remove the lower center instrument panel trim. Disconnect the flexible shaft from the speedometer. Unscrew the crown nut. Unscrew...
Interior heating and air conditioning
The air conditioner consists of the following units: bosch compressor, cylinder capacity 152 cm³; evaporator with forced air circulation using a centrifugal...
The air conditioner consists of the following units: bosch compressor, cylinder capacity 152 cm³; evaporator with forced air circulation using a centrifugal...
Removal and installation the heater
Removal Remove the storage shelf and storage box. Disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery. Set the heater valve control switch to the...
Removal Remove the storage shelf and storage box. Disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery. Set the heater valve control switch to the...
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