BMW X5 Owners & Service Manuals

BMW X5: Ignition Wires, Spark

REPLACING ALL SPARK PLUGS (N42, N40, N46, N45, N52, N52K, N51)

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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.

Ignition Wires, Spark
Fig. 1: Identifying Special Tool (12 1 171) And (12 1 172)

READ NEXT:

 Ignition Coil

NOTES ON CHECKING IGNITION SYSTEM Troubleshooting -> Fault in fuel injection system -> Spark plug faults -> Ignition coil faults -> Further fault patterns with evaluation -> Additional

 Electronic Switching On Or Control Unit

 Replacing Crankshaft Pulse Generator (N52, N52K, N51, N53)

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

SEE MORE:

 Mount for trailer hitch

General information The mount for the trailer hitch is located on the rear of the vehicle. Information on suitable trailer hitches is found on the underside of the mount, see arrow. Remove the ball head when driving without a trailer or load carrier. Safety information Warning During driving, hig

 Overview Of Heater/Air Conditioner Servomotors

Fig. 1: Identifying Heater/Air Conditioner Servomotors Components Location Servomotor, defrosting Servomotor, footwell, rear cabin right Servomotor, ventilation, front right Servomotor, stratification, front right Servomotor, stratification/shut-off, rear cabin, right Servomotor, footwell, f

© 2019-2026 Copyright www.bmwx5info.com