BMW X5: Relays
RELAY CARRIER
Place special tool 61 1 153 on relay carrier (1) and carefully pull in
direction of arrow until retaining lugs (2) on
relay carrier are raised.

Fig. 257: Pulling Relay Carrier
Pull relay carrier (2) in direction of arrow into first catch (3).

Fig. 258: Pulling Relay Carrier Into First Catch
Press down arrester hook (4) of appropriate contact and pull out cable with
contact.
Press out double flat spring contact with special tool 61 1 136 or 61 1 137
(ejector).

Fig. 259: Pressing Down Arrester Hook Of Appropriate Contact
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIR SUPPLY UNIT RELAY
After completing work:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove ignition key.
- Remove trim panel for instrument panel at bottom right.
Release screw (1) and fold down fuse box.

Fig. 260: Identifying Screw
Pull relay (1) from fuse box.

Fig. 261: Identifying Relay
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OVERVIEW OF WINDSCREEN WIPER, WINDSCREEN WASHER AND HEADLIGHT
WASHER SYSTEMS
Fig. 262: Overview Of Windscreen Wiper, Windscreen Washer And Headlight
Washer Systems
Rear window wiper blade
Wiper a
OVERVIEW OF WINDSCREEN WIPER, WINDSCREEN WASHER AND HEADLIGHT
WASHER SYSTEMS
Fig. 273: Overview Of Windscreen Wiper, Windscreen Washer And Headlight
Washer Systems
Rear window wiper blade
Wiper a
OVERVIEW OF WINDSCREEN WIPER, WINDSCREEN WASHER AND HEADLIGHT
WASHER SYSTEMS
Fig. 283: Overview Of Windscreen Wiper, Windscreen Washer And Headlight
Washer Systems
Rear window wiper blade
Wiper a
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Special tools required:
52 0 050.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front seat.
Remove rear panel on front seat backrest.
Remove inner cover on front seat.
WARNING: US/CDN front passenger seat (with OC3 mat) only:
To avoid damaging the OC3 mat, it is essential to carry out the following
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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.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminum screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminum screws/bolts must be re