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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IMPORTANT: Compressors with plastic belt pulleys:
Avoid impacts/knocks to plastic belt pulley (caused by tools,
contact with
base).
Return faulty compressors in their original packaging only.
IMPORTANT: When starting up a new compressor for the first time, it is
absolutely essential
to carry
IMPORTANT: The brake pad wear sensor must be replaced once it has been
removed (brake
pad wear sensor loses its retention capability in the brake pad).
If a brake lining sensor that has already been ground has to be replaced even
though the minimum brake pad thickness has
not yet been reached, you