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:

 Front Lid

REMOVING AND INSTALLING HOOD/BONNET WARNING: Danger of injury! Support engine hood in fully opened position with suitable apparatus. IMPORTANT: Removal of the hood/bonnet must be carried out with the assistance of a second person. NOTE: Carry over schematic representation to the relevant vehicle ty

 NG6 Engine

2007 NG6 Engine Model: All with NG6-cylinder from 2007 Production: from 9/2006 NG6 ENGINE Previously in 2005, BMW introduced the beginning of a new generation of six cylinder engines with the N52. Now, for the 2007 model year, BMW has 3 new variations of the NG6 engine family. The first of the ne

© 2019-2026 Copyright www.bmwx5info.com