BMW X5: Manual Emergency Release Of Transmission Lock
In the event of a power supply interruption, e.g. flat battery or electrical
fault, the transmission lock must be
manually released, otherwise the wheel will be locked and the vehicle cannot be
moved.
IMPORTANT: Secure vehicle against rolling, e.g. with chocks.
Press the brake pedal when manually releasing the transmission lock, otherwise
there is a risk that the vehicle will roll when the transmission lock is
manually released.
If the parking brake has to be released as well, observe the following
procedure:
- First, manually release the parking brake.
- Then manually release the automatic transmission lock.
NOTE: The release tool is located in the tool kit under the floor panel
in the luggage
compartment!
Slide back cover mat (1) of drinks holder and remove.

Fig. 48: Identifying Slide Back Cover Mat
Open cover (1) in drinks holder base with release tool in direction of arrow.

Fig. 49: Identifying Cover
Insert release tool into opening.
Turn release tool clockwise up to stop and press down.
Transmission lock is released!

Fig. 50: Identifying Release Tool Turning Direction
Locking transmission lock :
Pull out release tool in direction of arrow.
Transmission lock is locked.

Fig. 51: Identifying Release Tool Pulling Direction
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For various tasks, it is necessary to unlock and lock the transmission lock.
This can be done from inside or underneath the vehicle.
From vehicle interior:
Refer to MANUAL EMERGENCY UNLOCKING OF TR
Special tools required:
24 2 390
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission oil level.
Use only approved transmission fluid.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in se
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TORQUE CONVERTER (GA6HP26Z)
Special tools required:
00 2 550
24 4 000
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission fluid
level. Use only approved tran
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There are three "Golden Rules" to adhere to when diagnosing concerns on the
N54 engine:
1. When diagnosing cases of smoke from the exhaust, it is important to avoid
unnecessary replacement of
the turbochargers. Smoke can be caused by oil consumption such as the crankcase
ventilation system.
Alwa
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FAN CLUTCH (N62)
Special tools required:
11 5 040
11 5 050
CAUTION: Left-hand threads.
Using special tool 11 5 050 brace against pulley and unfasten cap nut from
water pump using special tool 11 5 040.
Remove fan wheel with fan coupling from water pump.
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