BMW X5: Ignition Wires, Spark
REPLACING ALL SPARK PLUGS (N42, N40, N46, N45, N52, N52K, N51)
Special tools required:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- Remove ignition coils.
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.
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Fig. 1: Identifying Special Tool (12 1 171) And (12 1 172)
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NOTES ON CHECKING IGNITION SYSTEM
Troubleshooting -> Fault in fuel injection system
-> Spark plug faults
-> Ignition coil faults
-> Further fault patterns with evaluation
-> Additional
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
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The ignition system on modern BMW engines consist of one ignition coil per
cylinder. This arrangement is
known as RZV, or Direct Stationary Ignition. The ignition coil receives fused
power usually from the DME
main relay or IVM (N62).
The ignition coil primary circuit is controlled (triggered) by
CAUTION: To avoid damage when handling optical fibers, comply with the
following
points:
The minimum permitted bending radius is 25 mm
Do not subject optical fibers to compressive and tensile load
Protect optical fibers against the effects of heat > or =85ºC
(e.g.
during welding work, dr