BMW X5: Oil Cooler Lines
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEAT EXCHANGER FOR AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (N52K) )
IMPORTANT: Danger of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Follow instructions for working on cooling system.
- Drain coolant.
- Remove fan cowl.
Recycling
Catch and dispose of drained coolant.
Transmission fluid emerges when oil lines are detached from heat exchanger.
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Release and disconnect coolant hoses (1).
Release screw and remove lines (2).
Installation:
- Replace sealing rings.
- Tightening torque.
Release screws (4) and remove heat exchanger (5).
Installation:
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Fig. 28: Identifying Screws And Exchanger
IMPORTANT: Check fluid level in automatic transmission.
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CONTROL UNIT (PARK DISTANCE
CONTROL)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADAPTING ADJUSTMENT UNIT FOR REVERSING CAMERA
(CORGHI KDS QUICK - ACTION CLAMP)
NOTE: The operation is described for the left-hand side; proceed in the
same way for the right-hand si
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Special tools required:
31 5 200
IMPORTANT: During removal Low Profile band clamp (dotted line) is
overstretched and must
not be reused!
Fig. 128: Identifying Clamp
Removing:
Place special tool 31 5 200 on lugs (1, 2).
NOTE: Make sure that the movable piece (3) of the special tool is
placed on
1. Opening spot-weld bonds
Set punch mark in center of weld spot. Set 8 mm dia. weld spot drill bit
on punch mark and drill
through top metal sheet.
Or open weld spot with Vario Drill spot welding cutter (refer to WORKSHOP
EQUIPMENT &
PLANNING CD, Chapter 7).
NOTE: Because the weld spo