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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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
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WARNING:
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling R 134a refrigerant.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil.
CAUTION:
Always use new O-rings each time A/C connections are opened.
Moisten O-rings with refrigerant oil pr
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING EMPTY HOUSING FOR ROOF-MOUNTED
AERIAL/ANTENNA
Special tools required:
65 2 010
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Special tool has sharp edges!
Adapt working height to vehicle height with non-tilting and non-slip
platform.
Handle special tool correctly and make sure it