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 9 316.
WARNING: In the following work step, large forces occur at the brake
calliper piston (up to more than 2800 N). Risk of injury!
NOTE: Use repair kit, refer to BMW Parts Service.
Check guide sleeves (5), fitting repair-kit guide sleeve if necessary.
Carefully for
Principle
The Tire Pressure Monitor monitors the tire
pressure and issues a warning if the tire pressure
has dropped.
General information
Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire inflation
pressure and tire temperature.
Using the tire settings in iDrive, the system can
automatically compare the