BMW X5: Overview
Engines with 4 or 6 cylinders
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- Vehicle identification number
- Filler neck for washer fluid
- Jump-starting, negative battery terminal
- Jump-starting, positive battery terminal
- Oil filler neck
- Coolant reservoir, auxiliary cooling
- Coolant reservoir, engine
8-cylinder engine
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- Filler neck for washer fluid
- Jump-starting, negative battery terminal
- Jump-starting, positive battery terminal
- Coolant reservoir, engine
- Coolant reservoir, auxiliary cooling
- Oil filler neck
- Vehicle identification number
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Safety information
Warning
Improperly executed work in the engine compartment
can damage vehicle components and
impair vehicle functions. There is a risk of an
accident and damage to property. Have wo
General information
Depending on the region, many filling stations
sell fuel that has been customized to winter or
summer conditions. Fuel that is available in winter,
for instance helps make a cold s
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT SWIVEL BEARING
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove wheel bearing.
IMPORTANT: Secure swivel bearing against falling out.
Replacement only: Remove brake anchor plate/brake guard plate.
Remove stabilizer link from swivel bearing.
Remove upper control a
Cooling System
The cooling system of the N54 engine consists of a radiator circuit and an
isolated oil cooling circuit. The fact
that there is an isolated oil-cooling circuit ensures that heat is not
introduced via the engine oil into the engine's
coolant system.
Fig. 71: Identifying Cooling S