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Installation Manual BMW M5 F90 Version: 291118...
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Installation manual for BMW model: •F90 M5 Important note: Premium Fuel (Octane 98 or higher*) is highly recommended for performance increase and reliability! *Octane 93 or higher in Brazil, Canada and The United States...
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Box Contents • iTronic engine controller • iTronic wiring harness • Installation manual • Installation hardware Before starting the installation of this product, please read this installation manual carefully to prevent possible damage or injuries.
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Table of Contents Preparing for installation Overview Installation Using the iTronic...
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Once installation is finished, this makes it easy to confirm visually that all removed parts made their way back into the engine bay. Do not make any changes or modification to the iTronic Module, including changing the length of the wiring harness Open the hood, make sure the ignition is switched off, then remove the key and close the doors.
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Installation 3.1 Windshield cover. • Remove the windshield cover, shown in fig. 1. 3.2 Engine cover. • Remove the engine cover by pulling it up. No tools needed for this action.
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Installation 3.3 Remove covers. • Remove both covers, shown in fig. 3.
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Installation 3.4 ECU covers. • Remove both ECU covers, shown in fig. 4. 3.5 Airbox. • Disconnect the four connectors, shown in fig. 5.1 • Disconnect the hose clamps from the airbox and remove the airbox. (fig. 5.2).
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Installation 3.6 Strut tower brace. • Remove both strut tower braces, shown in fig. 6.
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Installation 3.7 Remove ECU. • Remove the ECU, shown in fig. 7, for easy access.* *Not necessary, but it makes the installation easier. Don’t remove the ECU if its equipped with coolant lines, but move it to the side. 3.8 Remove ECU. •...
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Installation 3.9 Air intake snorkle. • Remove both air intake snorkles, shown in fig. 9.1...
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Installation 3.10 Manifold pressure sensor. • Disconnect the connector from the manifold pressure sensor. • Attach the manifold pressure sensor connector to the iTronic wiring harness. • Connect the iTronic wiring harness connector to the manifold pressure sensor.
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Installation 3.11 Chargepipe pressure sensor. • Disconnect the connector from the chargepipe pressure sensor. • Attach the chargepipe pressure sensor connector to the iTronic wiring harness. • Connect the iTronic wiring harness connector to the chargepipe pressure sensor.
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CAN-bus connector. (ECU from step 3.8) The wires are twisted in a pair. The wires of the iTronic have the same colors, yellow/ white (high) and yellow/black (low), and should be connected parallel on the existing CAN wires.
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Installation 3.13 Supply voltage. • Remove the round nut of the supply voltage, using a torx. • Connect the red +wire from the iTronic wiring harness. • Replace the round nut on the supply voltage, and tighten sufficiently. 3.14 Ground.
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• Place the iTronic on top of part 1 and fasten it with the bolts and nuts provided in the box. (fig. 15.1) •...
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• Connect the two main connectors from the wiring harness to the iTronic. The iTronic is installed: • Secure the iTronic wiring harness using the tyraps provided in the box. Make sure there is enough clearance from hot or moving parts. • Reassemble all the covers and ECU’s.
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Using the iTronic After installation, the iTronic can be controlled using the steering wheel buttons. This chapter will describe how to use the iTronic and the optional functions.
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When the iTronic is turned off, the turn signals on your dashboard will light up for 0.5 - 1 second. (fig. 2) Note: When the iTronic is turned off, the car will run without any tuning. The iTronic will save the on/off settings when the engine is turned off.
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