BMW X5 Owners & Service Manuals

BMW X5: Ignition Wires, Spark

REPLACING ALL SPARK PLUGS (N42, N40, N46, N45, N52, N52K, N51)

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unscrew spark plugs with special tool 12 1 171.

Installation:

Tighten down spark plugs with special tool 12 1 171and special tool 12 1 200 (torque limiter).

Without special tool 12 1 200, observe tightening torque. See 12 1 200 TORQUE LIMITER 30 NM.

Tightening torque 12 12 1AZ0.

Ignition Wires, Spark
Fig. 1: Identifying Special Tool (12 1 171) And (12 1 172)

READ NEXT:

 Ignition Coil

NOTES ON CHECKING IGNITION SYSTEM Troubleshooting -> Fault in fuel injection system -> Spark plug faults -> Ignition coil faults -> Further fault patterns with evaluation -> Additional

 Electronic Switching On Or Control Unit

 Replacing Crankshaft Pulse Generator (N52, N52K, N51, N53)

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). IMPORTANT: Aluminum-magnesium materials. No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of ele

SEE MORE:

 Clearance And Side

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE MARKER Special tools required: 00 9 323. Necessary preliminary tasks: Remove front wheel arch cover front section. NOTE: Minimum object temperature of side marker and side panel > or = 18 ºC. If this temperature is not achieved,

 Notes On Removing And Installing Low Profile Band Clamps

Special tools required: 31 5 200 IMPORTANT: During removal Low Profile band clamp (dotted line) is overstretched and must not be reused! Fig. 128: Identifying Clamp Removing: Place special tool 31 5 200 on lugs (1, 2). NOTE: Make sure that the movable piece (3) of the special tool is placed on

© 2019-2026 Copyright www.bmwx5info.com