BMW X5: 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 the exhaust system must be carried out with the assistance of a second person.
Support exhaust system with special tool 31 2 220.
Fig. 1: Identifying Special Tool (31 2 220)
NOTE: Procedure is for the left side. Right side is identical.
Unfasten screw connection.
Slacken ball band clamp (1) from exhaust pipe.
Installation:
- Replace ball band clamps.
- Apply a thin coating of copper past to contact surface between ball and socket.
- When tightening down ball band clamps, press exhaust system against both manifold flanges in order to achieve gap-free installation.
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Fig. 2: Locating Screw
- Install ball band clamp at right angles to exhaust pipe.
- Tightening torque 18 31 1AZ.
Release screws and remove holder (1).
Tightening torque 18 20 1A.
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Fig. 3: Locating Screws
Release screws and remove holder (1).
Tightening torque 18 20 1A.
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Fig. 4: Identifying Holder
Release screws and remove holder (1).
Tightening torque 18 20 2A.
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Fig. 5: Locating Screws
Release screws and remove holder (1).
Tightening torque 18 20 3A.
NOTE: Texts refer to and illustrations show the left side. The procedure is identical for the right side.
Lower and remove exhaust system with assistance of a second person.
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Fig. 6: Locating Screws
Installation:
Align both tail pipes (1) of rear muffler in each case centrally to openings in rear apron.
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Fig. 7: Identifying Tail Pipes
Installation:
Check rubber mount for damage, replace if necessary.
Check exhaust system for leaks.
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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
Exhaust Manifold
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD (N62TU)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove exhaust system.
Remove right control sensor.
Remove right monitor sensor.
Remove right engine
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Actuating Unit With Control Unit
For Parking Brake (EMF)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove both brake discs.
Set workshop mode in BMW diagnosis system.
Path:
Function selection
Service functions
Chassis
Parking brake
Workshop mode
NOTE: This facilitates removal as the EMF approaches the outer
position.
Open flap in luggage compartme
General Information
The brake system is one of the most important safety systems on any motor
vehicle. It is therefore essential to
act with utmost care when working on the brake system and to follow the
instructions below.
General:
Ensure cleanliness and only use rags which do not lose lint.
Wash away or vacuum u
