BMW X5: Removing And Installing Or Replacing Fuel Pump

Special tools required:

• 13 3 010

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove left underbody panelling.

Seal off water hoses at fuel pump with special tool 13 3 010

Fig. 54: Identifying Special Tool (13 3 010) On Water Hoses

Recycling

Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting container ready.

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release hose clamps (2) and detach fuel hoses.

NOTE: Secure fuel pump (4) against falling out.

Disengage rubber retainers (3).

Installation:

Observe direction of flow of fuel pump (4).

Fig. 55: Identifying Plug Connection And Hose Clamps With Rubber Retainers

REPLACING FRONT ELECTRIC AUXILIARY HEATER

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove carrier for instrument panel.

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the following graphics show the heater/air conditioner removed.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig. 56: Identifying Plug Connection

Release screws (1).

Lay servomotor (2) to one side.

Fig. 57: Identifying Servomotor With Screws

Release screws (1).

Fig. 58: Identifying Screws

Release screws (2) and remove housing side section (2).

Fig. 59: Identifying Auxiliary Heater Housing

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2).

Pull out electric auxiliary heater (3) and detach associated ground cable (4).

Installation:

Make sure ground cable (4) is securely seated.

Fig. 60: Identifying Plug Connection And Electric Auxiliary Heater

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