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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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear seat.
Version with 3rd seat row only:
Fold rear seat forwards
Remove adapter plate.
Release screw (1) on end fitting.
Installation:
Replace screw.
Tightening torque.
Fig. 9: Identifying Seat Belt Screw
Release screw (1).
Installation:
Replace scre
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL SUMP TOP SECTION (N62/N62TU)
Special tools required:
17 0 030
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