BMW X5: Oil Supply
CHECKING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
Special tools required:
- 11 4 050
- 13 3 061
- 13 3 063
- 13 6 051
- 13 6 054
NOTE: To check the engine oil pressure, the oil pressure switch must be
removed and
the special tools installed and connected.
NOTE: A small amount of oil will emerge when the oil pressure switch is removed.
Have a cleaning cloth ready.
Make sure no oil runs onto belt drive.
Remove any remnants of oil immediately with cleaning cloth.
Remove oil pressure switch.
Installation:
Tightening torque, 12 61 1AZ.
Install special tool 11 4 050 with sealing ring (1) in place of oil pressure
switch.
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Fig. 707: Identifying Special Tool (11 4 050)
Check engine oil pressure with DIS Tester
Attach special tool 13 6 054 with sealing ring (1) and special tool 13 6 051
and connect to DIS Tester.
Check engine oil pressure with pressure gauge
Install special tool 13 3 063 and special tool 13 3 061 (pressure gauge).
Start engine and check engine oil pressure.
Specified value.
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Fig. 708: Identifying Special Tool (13 3 061), (13 6 051) And (13 6 054)
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL PUMP (N62)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Drain engine oil.
Remove upper oil sump section.
Remove reinforcement plate.
Unscrew nut (1).
Tightening torque 11
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING GUIDE TUBE FOR OIL DIPSTICK (N62)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove intake air manifold.
Drain engine oil.
NOTE: For purposes of clarity, this work step is shown
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WATER PUMP (N62/N62TU)
WARNING: Only carry out work on the cooling system after the engine has
cooled
down (risk of scalding ).
Follow instructions for working on c
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Chassis components
The chassis components are optimized for the
vehicle and its application range and thereby ensure
the best possible Driving Dynamics.
Two-axle self-leveling suspension
Principle
Air suspension ensures best possible driving
comfort under all load conditions. Due to a variable
adjus
WARNING: Observe the following instructions to avoid any risk of injury
by the
airbag unit.
Comply with safety regulations for handling components with gas
generators.
Do not exert any force on the airbag unit.
Use only specified tools for releasing the airbag unit.
NOTE: Incorrect handling m