BMW X5: Danger Of Poisoning If Oil Is Ingested/Absorbed Through The Skin
Danger of poisoning!
Ingesting oil or absorbing through the skin may cause poisoning!
Possible symptoms are:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Stomach aches
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Cramps/fits
- Unconsciousness
Protective measures/rules of conduct:
- Pour oil only into appropriately marked containers
- Do not pour oil into drinking vessels (drinks bottles, glasses, cups or
mugs)
- Observe country-specific safety regulations
First aid measures:
- Do not induce vomiting.
If the person affected is still conscious, he/she must rinse out their mouth
with water, drink plenty of
water and consult a doctor immediately.
If the person affected is unconscious, do not administer anything by mouth,
place the person in the
recovery position and seek immediate medical attention.
RISK OF INJURY IF OIL COMES INTO CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN
Danger of injury!
Contact with eyes or skin may result in injury!
Possible symptoms are:
- Impaired sight
- Irritation of the eyes
- Reddening of the skin
- Rough and cracked skin
Protective measures/rules of conduct:
- Wear protective goggles
- Wear oil-resistant protective gloves
- Observe country-specific safety regulations
First aid measures:
- Eye contact: Rinse eyes immediately with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes; if available, use an eye-rinsing
bottle. If irritation of the eyes persists, consult a doctor.
- Skin contact: Wash off with soap and water immediately. If irritation
persists, consult a doctor.
NOTE: Do not use solvents/thinners.
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Recycling:
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Measures if oil is unintentionally released:
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NOTE: Vertical acceleration sensor adjustment must be performed after
replacement of
the spring strut/shock absorber with damper satellites.
Connect vehicle to BMW diagnosis system.
Select and perfo
NOTE: The Service function Initial operation of Dynamic Drive must be
carried out
after:
Work on the Dynamic Drive system which involved opening hydraulic
lines
Replacement / Programming / Codin
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH (N62, N62TU)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Switch off ignition
E65/E66 only: Remove intake filter housing
E53 only: Remove intake hood with air intake hose
WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Only perform this task on an engine that has cooled down.
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Special tools required:
11 9 470
11 9 472
11 9 473
11 9 474
11 9 475
11 9 480
11 9 490
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Removal of intermediate levers is described separately from installation.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove servomotor for left eccentric shaft.
Remove ignition coils on cylin