BMW X5: Ignition Wires, Spark
BMW X5 (G05) 2019-2026 Service & Repair Manual / Engine / Engine Electrical System / Ignition Wires, Spark
REPLACING ALL SPARK PLUGS (N42, N40, N46, N45, N52, N52K, N51)
Special tools required:
- 12 1 171
- 12 1 200.
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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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
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
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SEALING OR REPLACING OIL SUMP (N52K)
IMPORTANT: Aluminium-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical
corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminium screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminium screws/bolts must be replaced each
Green lights - Indicator/warning lights
Green lights
Safety belt reminder for rear seats
The safety belt is buckled on
the corresponding
rear seat.
The displays may vary depending
on the
equipment version and country variant.
Turn signal
Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid blinking of the indicator
light indicates that a turn sig
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