BMW X5: Exhaust Manifold
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT EXHAUST MANIFOLD (N52K)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear exhaust manifold.
NOTE: The oxygen sensors are in danger of being damaged when the exhaust manifolds are removed and installed.
Remove control sensor from cylinders 1 to 3.
Remove monitor sensor from cylinders 1 to 3.
Unscrew nuts.
Remove exhaust manifold (1).
Fig. 15: Locating Nuts
Installation:
Clean sealing faces and replace seals.
Replace nuts.
Tightening torque, 18 40 1AZ.
Fig. 16: Locating Seal Beads
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD (N52K)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front underbody protection
- Remove rear underbody protection
- Remove steering gear cover at top right
- Remove complete exhaust system
NOTE: The oxygen sensors are in danger of being damaged when the exhaust manifolds are removed and installed.
Remove control sensor from cylinders 4 to 6.
Remove monitor sensor from cylinders 4 to 6.
Unscrew nuts.
Remove exhaust manifold (1).
Installation:
Clean sealing faces and replace seals.
Replace nuts.
Tightening torque 18 40 1AZ.
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Exhaust System, Complete
REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (N62TU)
Special tools required:
31 2 220
WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Danger of injury!
Removal of
Mufflers
REPLACING REAR MUFFLER (N62TU)
Special tools required:
00 2 210
31 2 220
WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Only perform these tasks after exhaust system has cooled down.
Support exhaust system with specia
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Straightening Aluminum Parts
1.0 Recommended tools
Use only those tools specially intended for aluminum repairs.
Do not use any tools that have already been used for steel repairs
(contact corrosion).
Do not use any sharp-edged tools (notch effect).
2.0 Straightening outer shell
"Cold" straightening: Press dents out fr
Roof Outer Skin
REPLACING ROOF OUTER SKIN (VERSION WITH PANORAMA GLASS SUNROOF)
Read contents of Body, General.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susce
