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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Special tools required:
00 0 200 CROSS MEMBER
00 0 202
00 0 204
00 0 208
11 0 000
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Observe following instructions relating to special tool:
Prior to each use, check the special tools for defects,
modifications
and operational reliability.
Damaged/modified speci
Fig. 53: Location Of Airbag System
Airbag control unit (under centre console)
Acceleration sensors, front (left/right)
Sensors, front door (left/right)
Sensors, B-pillar (left/right)
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection agai