BMW X5: Connecting Lines
NOTES ON FITTING A NEW PIPE OR A SCREW CONNECTION
IMPORTANT: Do not kink, twist or crush lines.
Do not disassemble screw connection!
Fitting new screw connection:
Insert complete new screw connection consisting of toothed ring (1), banjo bolt (2) and assembly plug (3) into air spring/pipe connection of air supply unit.
Tightening torque, see 37 12 3AZ in 37 12 CONTROL AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, REAR
Remove assembly plug (3).
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Fig. 54: Identifying Banjo Bolt And Assembly Plug
Slide new pipe (1) into banjo bolt (2) up to marking.
Check installation position of pipe (1) by pulling back slightly.
NOTE: The toothed ring (3) has engaged correctly when the pipe (1) cannot be pulled back.
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Fig. 55: Identifying Pipe And Banjo Bolt
Fitting new pipes:
IMPORTANT: To avoid leaks in the air spring system, it is essential to avoid scratches on pipes in particular in the connection area!
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PRESSURE LINES FOR OSCILLATING MOTOR/FRONT AXLE
Remove front pressure lines (1) (from oscillating motor to junction I at side in wheel arch).
Remove rear pressure lines (2) (from junction I to valve block).
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Fig. 56: Identifying Front And Rear Pressure Lines
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PRESSURE LINES FOR OSCILLATING MOTOR/REAR AXLE
Remove front pressure lines (1) (from valve block to junction I on vehicle underbody).
Remove middle pressure line (2) (from junction I to junction III on vehicle underbody).
Remove rear pressure lines (3) (from junction II on vehicle underbody to oscillating motor).
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Fig. 57: Identifying Front, Middle And Rear Pressure Lines
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Removing And Installing/Replacing DSC Yaw Sensor
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
IMPORTANT: Do not kink floor panelling under any circumstances!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remov
Removing And Installing/Replacing Dynamic Drive Control Unit
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Disconnect battery negative lead.
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Alarm system
General information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system reacts to the following changes:
Opening a door, the hood, or the tailgate.
Movements in the car's interior.
Changes in the vehicle tilt, for instance, during
attempts at stealing a wheel or when towing
the vehicle.
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Fuel System Testing
Fuel systems need to be checked for proper fuel pressure as well as
sufficient volume. When diagnosing fuel
system complaints, you must take into account the type of fuel system and how
the fuel is delivered to the
engine.
Malfunctions in the fuel system can cause driveability complaints which in
