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).
![Exhaust Manifold](images/books/1905/index297.png)
Fig. 15: Locating Nuts
Installation:
Clean sealing faces and replace seals.
Replace nuts.
Tightening torque, 18 40 1AZ.
![Exhaust Manifold](images/books/1905/index298.png)
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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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
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
SEE MORE:
Driver's seat only:
NOTE: Version with anchor fitting tensioner from 04/2004.
Lever trim (3) out of seat mechanism:
upwards,
slide towards rear
and feed out of anchor fitting tensioner.
Installation:
Secure plug connection with felt strip against unlocking.
Lock on plug connection to anchor fit
Special tools required:
00 2 190
NOTE: If a tire sealant has been used, replace the wheel electronics.
When a tire has been removed, do not clean the rim with installed wheel
electronics with high-pressure cleaning equipment.
Do not treat wheel electronics with solvents, cleaning agents etc. If