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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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING POWER SOCKET IN STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear center console trim.
Unlock plug connection (1) and remove.
Press switch trim (2) out of rear center console trim (3).
Fig. 227: Pressing Switch Trim Out Of Rear Center Console Trim
Pr
Special tools required:
00 9 323
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Open storage box
Unclip trim (1) with special tool 00 9 323 at retaining points (2).
Disconnect associated plug connections.
Fig. 190: Identifying Trim And Special Tool 00 9 323
Press locks (1) together and press AUX connection so