BMW X5: Ignition Wires, Spark Plugs
FIRING ORDER
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Fig. 3: Firing Order (V8)
REPLACING ALL SPARK PLUGS (N62, N62TU)
Special tools required:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- Remove all IGNITION COILS.
Unscrew spark plugs with special tool 12 1 171.
Installation:
Tighten down spark plugs with special tool 12 1 171 and special tool 12 1 172
(torque limiter).
Without special tool 12 1 172, observe tightening torque.
Tightening torque 12 12 1AZ.
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Fig. 4: Tightening Down Spark Plugs With 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 fault notes for troubles
REPLACING CONTROL UNIT (VALVETRONIC)
Switch off ignition.
Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery.
Disconnect battery.
CAUTION: Follow instructions for removing and installing e
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
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL PISTONS (N52K)
Special tools required:
00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL
11 4 491
11 4 492
11 4 493
11 4 494
11 6 241
11 6 261
11 8 330
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Carry out work on piston pin circlip wearing protective goggles only.
IMPORTANT: If pi
As far as the physical appearance and dimensions, the crankcase on the N54 is
the same as the N52. The main
change is in the materials, the N54 uses an all aluminum alloy crankcase. There
is also cast iron cylinder liners
similar to the previous M54 engine.
The reason for using the all aluminum c