BMW X5: Oil Sump

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL SUMP TOP SECTION (N62/N62TU)

Special tools required:

• 17 0 030

REFERENCE CHART

Release screw, remove tensioner (1) from A/C compressor drive belt (E65 only).

Fig. 100: Locating Tensioner From A/C Compressor Drive Belt

Unfasten screws.

Fig. 101: Locating Screws

Release screws and remove oil sump top section.

Installation:

Replace sealing ring on dipstick guide tube.

Free sealing faces of seal debris and clean.

1. Replace gasket.

2. Install oil sump.

3. Insert all screws on transmission end,

4. Tighten down all screws on oil sump.

Tightening torque 11 13 2AZ.

Fig. 102: Locating Oil Sump Screw

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL SUMP BOTTOM SECTION (N62/N62TU)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove reinforcement plate.
• Remove oil drain plug and drain engine oil.

Unlock plug connection (1) on oil level sensor and disconnect.

Release screws and remove oil sump bottom section (2).

Tightening torque 11 13 2AZ.

Installation:

Clean sealing surfaces.

Replace seal.

Replace screws.

When replacing oil sump bottom section: Convert oil level sensor.

Replace sealing ring.

Fig. 103: Locating Plug Connection On Oil Level Sensor

REPLACING IGNITION COIL (N62TU)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Switch off ignition
• Remove intake filter housing.

Release screws and remove holder (1).

Pull ignition coil covers (2) out of rubber grommets.

Fig. 104: Pulling Ignition Coil Covers Out Of Rubber Grommets

Unlock plug fastener (1) of ignition coil.

Fig. 105: Identifying Plug Fastener Of Ignition Coil

Detach ignition coil connector in direction of arrow.

Pull out ignition coil (2).

This procedure is applicable to all ignition coils.

Fig. 106: Pulling Ignition Coil

Installation:

Insert rubber seal on ignition coils (2) between guides.

Fig. 107: Inserting Rubber Seal On Ignition Coils Between Guides

Assemble engine.

NOTE: Read out DME fault memory.

Check function of DME.

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