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 ALL CAM FOLLOWERS (N52K)
Special tools required:
11 4 480
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove cylinder head cover
Remove intermediate lever
Remove exhaust camshaft
IMPORTANT: Rocker arms (1) are divided into bearing categories.
The tolerance classes are mar
Load control of the N54 engine is effected by means of the throttle valve and
the waste gate valves.
The throttle valve is the primary component in this process. The wastegate
valves are actuated to bring about a
fine tuning of the boost pressure. At full load the throttle valve is completely
op