Removal and installation the traction relay (BMW 5 Series E28)

Removal

If your car's radio is equipped with an anti-theft system, make sure you know the correct activation code before disconnecting the battery. Before disconnecting the wire, refer to Section Anti-theft audio system and instrument cluster language.

If a message in another language appears on the instrument cluster display after connecting the battery, refer to Section 1 for the language setting procedure Anti-theft audio system and instrument cluster language.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the starter (see section Removal and installation the starter).

3. Disconnect the wire from the traction relay to the starter terminal.

4. Loosen the screws securing the traction relay to the starter.

5. Disconnect the traction relay from the starter housing.

6. Remove the plunger and plunger spring.

Installation

Installation is the reverse of removal.

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