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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Engine Identification
Drive in engine numbers at marked surface with impact tool.
M47 / M47TU / M47T2
Fig. 1: M47 / M47TU / M47T2 Engine Identification
M57 / M57TU / M57T2
Fig. 2: M57 / M57TU / M57T2 Engine Identification
M67 / M67TU
Fig. 3: M67 / M67TU Engine Identification
N47
Fig. 4: N47 Engine Identification
M52
Replacing Padding For Front Seat Thigh Support
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove thigh support.
Fig. 88: Identifying Plug Connections
NOTE: Picture shows versions with air conditioning and seat heating.
Feed out seat cover (1) in area (2).
Installation:
Seat cover (1) is fastened by hooks in trim (3).
Remove plug connections (4) and feed
