BMW X5: Air Management
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As far as the air management system on the N52KP and N51 engines is
concerned, the previous intake manifold
system on the N52 is carried over. Depending upon application, the engines will
use the 3-
With regard to the N54 engine, the air intake ducting plays a significant role
due to the requirements of a
turbocharged engine.
In principle, the energy of the escaping exhaust gases is utilized t
The turbocharger is driven by the engine's exhaust gases, i.e. exhaust gases
under pressure are routed by the turbocharger turbine and in this way delivers
the motive force to the compressor, which
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Special tools required:
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove cylinder head cover
Remove intermediate lever
If necessary, move eccentric shaft (1) on twin surface to minimum lift (2).
Fig. 218: Eccentric Shaft
NOTE: All bearing caps (1 and 2) of eccentric shaft are marked with
number
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT EXHAUST MANIFOLD (N52K)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear exhaust manifold.
NOTE: The oxygen sensors are in danger of being damaged when the
exhaust
manifolds are removed and installed.
Remove control sensor from cylinders 1 to 3.
Remove monitor se