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).
Fig. 40: Inserting Screwdriver Between Cover And Threaded Pin
Bosch:
Release screw (1) and nuts (2), remove cover.
Fig. 41: Identifying Controller Switch And Contact Screws
Bosch:
Release screw (1) and nuts (2), remove cover.
Fig. 42: Identifying Contact Surfaces Of Slip Rings
Bosch:
Release screws and remove regulator switch (1) in direction of arrow.
Fig. 43: Installing Controller Switch
Valeo:
Slacken nut (1).
Slacken nut (2).
Release screws (3).
Release cover (4).
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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Oil Pressure, Oil Tempe
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL PRESSURE SENSOR (N52, N52K, N51,
N54, N53)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Switch off ignition
N52, N52K, N51, N53 only:
Remove ignition coil cover.
N54 only:
Remove intake filter housing
WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Only perform this task on an engin
Removing And Installing Or Replacing Both Rear Brake Discs
Special tools required:
34 1 280.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove wheels.
Remove and clean brake pads.
After completing work:
Adjusting handbrake.
Read and comply with notes on braking in new brake discs / brake pads.
Check minimum brake disc thickness:
Position special tool 34 1 2
