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 0 200
00 0 202
00 0 204
00 0 208
00 0 451
00 0 452
11 0 000
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Owing to the new guidelines on pedestrian protection, side panels are no
longer suitable for supporting the engine.
Observe following instructions relating to special tool:
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FILM SHEET, GERMAN
Order number: 00 0 051
Film sheet, German
Fig. 5: Identifying Caption Board: "SPECIAL TOOLS" (00 0 050)
FILM SHEET, ENGLISH
Order number: 00 0 052
Film sheet, English
Fig. 6: Identifying Caption Board: "SPECIAL TOOLS" (00 0 050)
FILM SHEET, FRENCH
Order number: 00 0 053
Film she