BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Left Solenoid Valves (N62/N62TU)

(cylinder bank 5 to 8)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Read out fault memory of control unit of Digital Motor Electronics (DME)
• Switch off ignition
• Remove design cover, if equipped.
• Unlock hose on tank venting valve and disconnect.

NOTE: Solenoid valve (1) controls adjustment unit on inlet side.

Solenoid valve (2) controls adjustment unit on exhaust side.

Unlock plug of solenoid valves (1 and 2) and disconnect.

Release screws and remove holder (3).

Pull out solenoid valves (1 and 2).

Installation:

Check holder (3) for deformation; replace if necessary.

Fig. 602: Locating Solenoid Valve And Holders

Installation:

Clean sealing faces (1) on cylinder head.

Fig. 603: Identifying Sealing Faces On Cylinder Head

Installation:

Replace O-rings (1 and 2) on solenoid valve (3) and lubricate.

Fig. 604: Identifying Solenoid Valve And O-Rings

Installation:

Press in solenoid valve as far as it will go.

Make sure holders are in correct installation positions.

Install and tighten down screws.

Now clear the fault memory.

Fig. 605: Identifying Holders And Screws

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH RIGHT SOLENOID VALVES (N62/N62TU)

(cylinder bank 1 to 4)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Read out fault memory of control unit of Digital Motor Electronics (DME)
• Switch off ignition
• Unfasten acoustic cover screws. Raise acoustic cover and remove towards front.
• Remove design cover, if equipped.
• Remove upper section of intake filter housing with air-mass flow sensor and intake hose

NOTE: Solenoid valve (1) controls adjustment unit on inlet side.

Solenoid valve (2) controls adjustment unit on exhaust side.

Unlock plug of solenoid valves (1 and 2) and disconnect.

Release screws and remove holder (3).

Pull out solenoid valves (1 and 2).

Installation:

Check holder (3) for deformation; replace if necessary.

Fig. 606: Locating Solenoid Valves And Holder

Installation:

Clean sealing faces (1) on cylinder head.

Fig. 607: Identifying Sealing Faces On Cylinder Head

Installation:

Replace O-rings (1 and 2) on solenoid valve (3) and lubricate.

Fig. 608: Identifying Solenoid Valve And O-Rings

Installation:

Press in solenoid valves as far as they will go.

Make sure holders are in correct installation positions.

Install and tighten down screws.

Now clear the fault memory.

Fig. 609: Identifying Holders And Screws

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