BMW X5: Emergency wheel
Principle
In the event of a flat tire, the emergency wheel can be used in place of the wheel with the defective tire. The emergency wheel is only intended for temporary use until the defective tire/wheel has been replaced.
General information
Mount one emergency wheel only.
Also check the tire inflation pressure of the emergency wheel in the cargo area regularly, and correct it as needed.
Safety information
Warning
The emergency wheel has particular dimensions.
When driving with an emergency wheel, changed driving properties may occur, for instance reduced lane stability when braking, longer braking distance, and changed self-steering properties in the limit area. There is a risk of accident.
Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Overview
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The emergency wheel and the wheel change tools are located in the cargo area under the cargo floor panel.
Removing the emergency wheel
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Depending on the vehicle
equipment:
press the button. The electric cargo cover
travels up.
2. Fold up the cargo floor panel.
3. Depending on the equipment version: remove the crossmember. For this purpose, remove the wingnuts on both sides of the crossmember.
4. Remove the tool holder from the emergency wheel.
5. Unscrew the butterfly screw, arrow 1.
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6. Remove retaining plate, arrow 2.
7. If necessary, open the lower tailgate.
8. Remove the emergency wheel from the storage well.
Inserting the emergency wheel
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Depending on the vehicle
equipment:
press the button. The electric cargo cover
travels up.
2. Fold up the cargo floor panel.
3. Open the lower tailgate.
4. Place the emergency wheel in the storage well.
5. Position the retaining plate.
6. Screw on and tighten the butterfly screw.
7. Insert the tool holder.
8. Depending on the vehicle equipment: insert the crossmember and screw it tight with the wingnuts.
9. Push the cargo floor panel downward.
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Warning
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can damage vehicle components and
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The N54 and N52KP meet ULEV II requirements for 2007. There are not many
changes to the emission
systems on these engines. The N54 engine has 2 underbody catalysts in addition
to the "near engine" catalysts
already in use from the N52.
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Eccentric Shaft (N52K)
Special tools required:
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove cylinder head cover
Remove intermediate lever
If necessary, move eccentric shaft (1) on twin surface to minimum lift (2).
Fig. 218: Eccentric Shaft
NOTE: All bearing caps (1 and 2) of eccentric shaft are marked with
number
