relay BMW X5 2000 E53 Workshop Manual
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System Operation
The seat backs are adjusted from the two different locations as follows:
• The switches in the interior light housing receive operating power through the seat back
relay when the ignition is switched on KL 15. The GM controls the operation of the relay
and the switches provide the ground.
• The switches in the “D” pillar receive KL 30 and allow seat back adjustment whenever
the rear tailgate is opened to gain access to the switches.
• The adjustment motors receive power and ground directly from the switches.
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General ModuleBackrest RelayBackrest Adjustment
Switch LeftBackrest Adjustment
Switch Right
Backrest Adjustment
Switch LeftBackrest Adjustment
Switch Right KL30
Motor, Backrest Left Motor Backrest Right 
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Air Supply System (LVA)
The  air  supply  system  is  identified  as  the  LVA  in  the  diagnosis  program  and  in  the  repair
manual.  It is mounted in the spare tire well compartment. The components are housed in
a  sound  deadening  carrier,  through  rubber  bushings,  to  prevent  operating  noises  from
being transmitted through the vehicle’s interior.
With the exception of the compressor relay, individual replacement parts for the air supply
system  are  not  available.    If  diagnosis  determines  a  defect  in  any  of  the  other  air  system
components, complete replacement is necessary. 
The air supply system consists of the following components:
• Compressor assembly with;
- Piston compressor
- Electric motor
- Air dryer (desiccator)
- Pressure relief solenoid valve
- Pressure maintenance valve
- Check valves
• Compressor Relay (Replaceable)
• Solenoid Valve Block (2 - two way valves)
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Air Supply System (LVA) Operation
The single stage piston compressor produces a maximum pressure of 13.5 Bar. The com-
pressor is maintenance free - provided it is used in a dust free environment. This includes
the compressor’s intake air filter.
The compressor is driven by a DC motor that is controlled by the compressor relay through
the control module.
When  the  compressor  is  activated,  the  pressure  builds  up  to  a  working  pressure  of  11.4
Bar  (+0.8/-1.5  Bar).  This  is  controlled  through  the  pressure  maintenance  valve.  The  air
under  pressure is fed through the dryer and check valve to the solenoid valve block for the
air springs.
There  is  one  solenoid  valve  in  the  valve  block  for  each  air  strut.  This  allows  the  system  to
compensate  for  uneven  loads  in  the  vehicle  and  maintain  the  vehicles  ride  height  at  all
times.
Pressure  is  drained  through  the  left  or  right  solenoid  valve  (energized  open)  the  pressure
relief solenoid valve, restricter, check valve and dryer back to the inlet side of the compres-
sor pump. 
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