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 outer fold trim.
Remove rear panel trim.
Partially remove seat cover with padding.
Release screw.
Release screw (1).
Unclip trim (2) at top.
Carefully tighten follower (2) on seat cushion frame.
Feed trim (2) out of seat mechanism.
REMOVING AND INSTALLI
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR
(N52 / N52K / N51)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 / E87:
Remove lower section of microfilter housing.
E85 / E86 E90 / E91 / E92 / E93:
Remove left tension strut on suspension strut dome
E70:
Remove intake filte