BMW X5: Regulator
REPLACING VOLTAGE REGULATOR
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- Disconnect battery negative lead.
- Notes on removing and installing electronic control units.
- Remove alternator
Bosch:
Release protective caps (1).
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Fig. 40: Inserting Screwdriver Between Cover And Threaded Pin
Bosch:
Release screw (1) and nuts (2), remove cover.
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Fig. 41: Identifying Controller Switch And Contact Screws
Bosch:
Release screw (1) and nuts (2), remove cover.
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Fig. 42: Identifying Contact Surfaces Of Slip Rings
Bosch:
Release screws and remove regulator switch (1) in direction of arrow.
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Fig. 43: Installing Controller Switch
Valeo:
Slacken nut (1).
Slacken nut (2).
Release screws (3).
Release cover (4).
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Fig. 44: Identifying Controller Switch And Contact Screws
Valeo:
Release screws Remove regulator switch (1) towards top.
Valeo:
Installation:
Clean contact surfaces and check pretension of contact spring, replace regulator switch if necessary.
Measurement A = min. 5 mm.
Check collector ring for wear and recondition if necessary.
Installation:
Fit new regulator (1) with attached mounting sleeve (2) or locked carbon brush.
Pull off mounting sleeve (2) and replace with cover (3).
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Starter With Mounting
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STARTER MOTOR (N52, N52K, N51, N53,
N54)
IMPORTANT: Aluminum-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical
corrosion.
Starter Lead
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING BATTERY POSITIVE LEAD
(BETWEEN STARTER, ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Read out fault memory of DME control unit; if nece
Engine Wiring Loom
REPLACING WIRING HARNESS SECTION FOR ENGINE (N52K)
Special tools required:
24 2 390.
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection)!
Necessary pr
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Safety belts
General information
The vehicle is fitted with five or seven safety
belts to ensure occupant safety. However, they
can only unfold their protective effect when adjusted
correctly.
Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by the occupants before driving off. The
airbags supplement the safety
BMW Accident Assistance
Principle
BMW Group Accident Assistance can be contacted
if assistance is needed in the event of an
accident.
General information
If the vehicle sensors detect a minor to moderately
severe accident, which did not trigger any
airbags, a Check Control message appears on
the instrument cluster. In addi
