BMW X5: Oil Pressure, Oil Temperature Gauge
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH (N62, N62TU)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- E65/E66 only: Remove intake filter housing
- E53 only: Remove intake hood with air intake hose
WARNING: Scalding hazard! Only perform this task on an engine that has cooled down.
Installation location:
Cylinder bank 1 to 4 on cylinder head, front right.
Engine oil may emerge when oil pressure switch is replaced; have a cleaning cloth ready.
Release plug connector (1) and pull off.
Unscrew oil pressure switch (2).
Tightening torque: 12 61 1AZ.
Installation:
Check engine oil level, top up engine oil if necessary.
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Fig. 78: Identifying Plug Connector And Oil Pressure Switch
REPLACING ENGINE OIL LEVEL SWITCH (N62, N62TU)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE
- DRAIN OFF ENGINE OIL
Illustration shows E65: Release plug connector (1) and pull off.
Unscrew nuts.
Tightening torque: 12 61 2AZ.
Remove level switch (2).
Installation:
Clean sealing face on oil sump.
Replace seal on level switch.
An excessively low torque value will result in oil leakage, an excessively high torque value will result in damage to the level switch.
Top up engine oil.
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Fig. 79: Locating Plug Connector, Level Switch And Nuts
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Control Unit Box
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ELECTRONICS BOX
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST
ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION).
NOTE: Follow instructions for removing and install
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Alternator With Drive And Mount
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
Torx socket wrench
Release nut with special tool 12 7 110.
Installation:
Tightening torque, 12 31 2
Replacing Rear Left Side Panel (Partial Replacement, Door Opening)
Read contents of Body, General.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs!
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or dust.
Following new body parts are required:
