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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Opening the storage
compartment
Press onto the cover.
Closing the storage
compartment
Pull the cover on the handle bar back.
Storage compartment in
the rear center console
The rear of the center console contains one or
two storage compartments.
Center armrest, front
General information
A storage co
Special tools required:
00 1 450 ASSEMBLY STAND
11 3 370
11 4 440
11 9 261
11 9 265
IMPORTANT: Aluminium screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are
released.
The end faces of aluminium screws/bolts are painted blue for the purposes of
reliable identification.
Jointing torque and angl