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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REPLACING ALTERNATOR BELT PULLEY
Special tools required:
12 7 110
Remove and install alternator drive belt.
Depending on alternator type, grip shaft with:
hexagon socket
multi-tooth socket or
Torx socket wrench
Release nut with special tool 12 7 110.
Installation:
Tightening torque, 12 31 2
Fig. 2: Identifying Air Brakes Vacuum Supply Models
INTRODUCTION
Vacuum is principally used for the brake booster.
The vacuum in the inlet pipe depends on the varying engine load.
Diesel engines do not normally have any vacuum in the inlet pipe. Vacuum on
diesel engines is provided by a
pump tha