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:
- Tightening torque.
When installing hoses, ensure ease of movement with respect to ribbed
V-belt.
Pay attention to routing of lines; realign retaining clamps if necessary.
Tightening torques.
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Fig. 28: Identifying Screws And Exchanger
IMPORTANT: Check fluid level in automatic transmission.
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Park Distance Control
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
Reversing Camera
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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Removing And Installing Right Cylinder Head (N62 From 9/03 And N62TU)
(cylinder bank 1 to 4)
NOTE: To remove the exhaust manifolds, the engine must be secured in
the
installation position with the special tool and then the front axle bracket
lowered.
Remove right exhaust manifold.
After removing exhaust manifolds:
Reinstall front axle bracket provisionally and remove
Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers
Facts:
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, limit values
exceeded on the shock tester), often
both shock absorbers on the axle in question are replaced.
E32, E34, E38, E39 : In the case of rear spring struts with ride-height control,
there is always a slight oil
spillage
