BMW X5: Microfilter
REPLACING MICROFILTER FOR INTERIOR VENTILATION
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove microfilter housing.
Unclip catches (1) and remove microfilter (2).
Installation:
Reset Condition Based Service display according to factory specification.
Fig. 69: Identifying Catches And Microfilter
REPLACING RECIRCULATED AIR MICROFILTER
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove lower instrument panel trim.
Release screws (1) and remove air duct (2).
Fig. 70: Identifying Air Duct With Screws
Unclip air vent (1).
Slide lock (2) in direction of arrow and remove.
Feed out filter (3) towards bottom.
Installation:
Replacement filter consists of two halves.
Fig. 71: Removing Filter
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FRESH AIR DUCT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove microfilter housing.
Release retaining clips (1) and feed out fresh-air duct (2).
Installation:
Make sure fresh-air duct is securely seated.
Fig. 72: Identifying Retaining Clips And Fresh-Air Duct
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING MICROFILTER HOUSING
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove right microfilter housing cover.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unlock rotary catches (2) and remove microfilter housing.
Fig. 73: Identifying Plug Connection
Replacement:
- Remove sensor for automatic recirculated air control.
- Replace microfilter.
- Reset Condition Based Service display according to factory specification.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT MICROFILTER HOUSING COVER
Detach mucket (1) in working area.
Unlock rotary catches (2) and remove microfilter housing cover.
Fig. 74: Identifying Rotary Catches
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT MICROFILTER HOUSING COVER
Detach mucket (1) in working area.
Unlock rotary catches (2) and remove microfilter housing cover (3).
Fig. 75: Identifying Microfilter Housing Cover And Rotary Catches
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11 9 472
11 9 473
11 9 474
11 9 475
11 9 480
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Gaskets And Seals
Head Gasket
The head gasket design on the N54 is unique to that engine.
It features a multi-layer steel design. There is no silicone rubber perimeter
"shelf" as on the N52. This is not
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