BMW X5: Engine Mechanical Overview
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As far as the physical appearance and dimensions, the crankcase on the N54 is
the same as the N52. The main
change is in the materials, the N54 uses an all aluminum alloy crankcase. There
is also ca
Although, the N54 engine has an all aluminum crankcase, many of the bolts are
still aluminum as on the N52.
This is to reduce any potential confusion between steel and aluminum bolts.
Some bolts, fo
As stated before, the cylinder head cover used on all of the new NG6 engines
is made from plastic. However, the design differs between the engines due to
engine equipment.
For example, the N54 engi
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove Central Information Display.
Carefully release catches (1).
Installation:
Catches (1) must not be damaged.
Fig. 35: Identifying Catches
Carefully raise trim (2).
Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove trim (2) from CID.
Fig. 36: Identifying Plug Connectio
Release screws (1).
Remove centre console (1) towards top.
Installation:
Feed centre console (1) with guides into trim (2).
Version with rear cabin fan only:
Unclip ventilation grille (1).
Unclip operating unit (1).
Set down operating unit (1) in downward direction in centre console.
Lift centr