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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Microfilter
REPLACING MICROFILTER FOR INTERIOR VENTILATION
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove microfilter housing.
Unclip catches (1) and remove microfilter (2).
Installation:
Reset Condition Based Service display according to factory specification.
Fig. 69: Identifying Catches And Microfilter
REPLACING R
N52KP And N51 Fuel System
The N52KP and N51 engine continue to use the conventional "manifold
injection" system carried over from the N52. The fuel supply components are also
carried over with regard to the EKP module, fuel pump etc.
Fig. 50: Identifying Fuel Supply System
N54 Engine
The N54 engine uses the new High Preci
