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.
Remove side cover on instrument p
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Refrigeration Oil
OIL USED IN FREON-CHARGED SYSTEMS
A mineral-based oil is used. The oil level in the compressor must be checked
before filling an air conditioner
with refrigerant. It can be checked only if the system is without refrigerant.
Always check the oil level each time a new system is filled with Freon R12
Universal Transmission Bracket
Special tools required:
00 2 030
23 0 132
23 4 050
NOTE:
The universal transmission bracket is introduced for the E60 AWD
Suitable for manual and automatic transmissions
IMPORTANT: Front and rear supports (1) can be laterally adjusted by
means of screws (2).
Carrier (3) of rear supports
