BMW X5: Fuel Filter
REPLACING FUEL FILTER (M57T2)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- Remove rear assembly underside protection
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Release clamps (1).
Pull off hose.
Pull out retainer (2).
Detach fuel preheater (3) in direction of arrow.
Remove fuel filter.
Installation:
Modify retaining clamp.
Add final details to vehicle.
Installation:
Venting fuel system:
Vent fuel system with BMW diagnosis tester.
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REPLACING COMPLETE INJECTION PIPE (N52/ N52K)
Special tools required:
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Read out fault memory of DME control unit
Switch off ignition
Remove clean air pipe
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING THROTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY (N52 /
N52K / N51 / N53)
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR
(N52 / N52K / N51)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 / E87:
Remove lower section of microfilter housing.
E85 / E86 E
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL SUMP TOP SECTION (N62/N62TU)
Special tools required:
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REFERENCE CHART
Release screw, remove tensioner (1) from A/C compressor drive belt (E65
only).
Fig. 100: Locating Tensioner From A/C Compressor Drive Belt
Unfasten screws.
Fig. 101: Locating Sc
General information
Installation only possible with roof rack.
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Safety information
Warning
When driving with a roof load, for instance with
roof-mounted luggage rack, the vehicle's center
of gravity is higher, which increases the risk
of the vehicle t