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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Principle
The iDrive functions are displayed on the Control
Display. The Control Display can be operated using
the Controller, touchpad, and touchscreen.
Overview
Control Display with touchscreen
Controller with buttons and touchpad
Control Display
Safety information
NOTICE
Objects in the area
WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Work on independent heating may only be carried out when it has cooled
down.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove left underbody panelling.
Slacken clamp (1).
Release screws (2) and remove muffler (3).
Tightening torque.
Fig. 45: Identifying Muffler/Silencer And Slack