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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Replacing Both Timing Chains (N62/N62TU)
Special tools required:
11 2 001
11 2 002
11 2 003
11 2 007
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove lower timing case cover.
Remove timing chain (1).
Remove timing chain (5).
Release screws (7).
Remove guide rails (3 and 6).
Remove tensioning rails (2 and 4).
Installation:
Maintain tension o
PDC Park Distance Control
Principle
Park Distance Control (PDC) helps with parking.
Acoustic and visual warnings signal obstacles in
front of or behind the vehicle.
Depending on the equipment version: obstacles
that are detected by the side ultrasonic sensors
may also be reported by the side protection.
General information
