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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1. Quick-connect coupling with ID marking
Fig. 79: Identifying Quick-Connect Coupling With ID Marking Components
Removing:
Push quick-connect coupling (1) against pipe (4) (thereby relieving strain on
spring (2) ).
Press plastic ring (3) into quick-connect coupling (1) and remove coupling (1).
As
NOTE: The Telestart hand transmitter must be initialized when:
Hand transmitter is replaced
Car Access System control unit is replaced
The independent heating is switched on under an outside temperature of
approx. 15 ºC with the hand transmitter
and at a preselected switch-on time.
Direct act