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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Special tools required:
00 5 500 00 5 500 HANDLE FOR DRIFTS
11 1 310 11 1 310 DRIFT
11 2 030 11 2 030 DRIFT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove propeller shaft.
Fill centering bore (1) completely with viscous grease.
Drive special tool 11 1 310 with a plastic hammer
into centering bore.
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The engine control system of the V8 engine is described for the E65.
With the digital engine electronics (DME) on the N62TU, the following sensors
supply signals to the DME
control unit:
2 eccentric shafts
The eccentric shaft sensor records the position of the eccentric shaft
for the Valvetro