BMW X5: Checking And If Necessary Correcting Oil Cooler Line (N52K)
IMPORTANT: Danger of scalding! Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove underbody protection.
Recycling
Transmission fluid emerges when oil lines are detached from heat exchanger.
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Prescribed routing of lines.
Check hoses for ease of movement with respect to ribbed V-belt.
Pay attention to routing of lines; realign retaining clamps and hoses if necessary.
Tightening torques 17 22 2AZ & 3AZ.
Add final details to vehicle.
IMPORTANT: After opening lines, check ATF level in automatic transmission.
CHECKING AND REPLACING OIL COOLER LINE (N52K)
IMPORTANT: Danger of scalding! Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Secure engine in installation position.
- Lower front axle support.
Recycling
Transmission fluid emerges when oil lines are detached from heat exchanger.
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Release pipe holder.
Unclip lines from holders.
Detach lines from transmission oil cooler and from transmission.
Tightening torques 17 22 2AZ & 3AZ.
Check hoses for ease of movement with respect to ribbed V-belt.
Pay attention to routing of lines; realign retaining clamps and hoses if necessary.
Add final details to vehicle.
IMPORTANT: After opening lines, check ATF level in automatic transmission, refer to Maintenance and General Information, Main Group 00.
Check ATF level in automatic transmission
KDS chassis/wheel alignment check.
Adjust toe-in on front axle.
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Instructions For Working On Cooling System
WARNING: Danger of scalding! Work on the cooling system should only be
carried
out when the engine has cooled down.
IMPORTANT: Wear protective gloves and goggles.
IMPORTANT: Lifetime coolant filling:
Draining And Adding Coolant In Radiator (N52K)
WARNING: Danger of scalding!
These tasks on the cooling system should only be carried out on an
engine that has cooled down!
IMPORTANT: Wear protective gloves and goggles.
IMPORTANT: Lifetime coolant
Radiator, Expansion Tank
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR WATER LEAKS
Special tools required:
17 0 101 17 0 100 TESTER
17 0 113 17 0 100 TESTER
17 0 114 17 0 100 TESTER
WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Only perform this work afte
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Replacing Rubber Mounts For Front Axle Carrier In Both Lower Control
Arms
Special tools required:
31 4 151
31 4 152
31 4 153
IMPORTANT: For reasons of driving dynamics, the rubber mounts may only
be replaced in
pairs (refers to left and right control arms)!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Check ball joint of both control arms while installed, replace lower
control
Hood
Safety information
Warning
Improperly executed work in the engine compartment
can damage vehicle components and
impair vehicle functions. There is a risk of an
accident and damage to property. Have work in
the engine compartment performed by a dealer's
service center or another qualified service
cen
