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.
Tightening torque 12 12 1AZ0.

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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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AUXILIARY BRAKE LIGHT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear spoiler.
Release screws (1).
Lift auxiliary brake light (2) in direction of arrow from rear spoiler.
Fig. 30: Lifting Auxiliary Brake Light
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unclip spray nozzle (2) f
Special tools required:
11 2 001
11 2 002
11 2 003
11 2 007
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove lower timing case cover.
Remove timing chain (1).
Remove timing chain (5).
Release screws (7).
Remove guide rails (3 and 6).
Remove tensioning rails (2 and 4).
Installation:
Maintain tension o