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 AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD (N52K)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove Tension Strut
Remove Intake Filter Housing
Remove Ignition Coil Cover
Open holder (2).
Disconnect plug connection (1) under of air intake manifold.
Release both crankcase breathers (3).
Fig. 263: Crankcase
Touchless unlocking and locking
of the vehicle
Principle
The vehicle will be unlocked when the driver approaches
the locked vehicle with the vehicle key.
When the driver walks away from the unlocked
vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be
locked.
General information
The vehicle will be un