BMW X5: Replacing Pressure Line For Power Steering (From Cutting Line To Steering Gear) (N62)
WARNING: Danger to life! Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.
Secure engine in installation position to prevent it from falling down.
WARNING: Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin! Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.
Close off pipe connections with plugs.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable container.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
- Lower front axle support.
Release banjo bolt (1) and remove pressure line (2) from power steering gear.
Installation:
Replace all sealing rings.
Make sure hydraulic line is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.
Tightening torque 32 41 5AZ.
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Fig. 98: Identifying Banjo Bolts And Pressure Line
Expose pressure line up to cutting line on front axle carrier.
Release nut (1) and remove pressure line (2).
Installation:
Make sure hydraulic line is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.
Tightening torque 32 41 11AZ.
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Fig. 99: Identifying Nut And Pressure Line
After installation:
- Fill and bleed hydraulic system.
- Check pipe connections for leaks.
- Perform CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK.
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering.
REPLACING COOLER RETURN LINE FOR POWER STEERING (N52, N62)
WARNING: Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin! Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin! IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.
Seal off pipe connections with plugs.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable container.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
- Remove front underbody protection.
Remove fluid reservoir from mounting bracket/body.
Release hose clamp (1) and detach cooler return line (2) from fluid reservoir.
Installation:
Make sure hydraulic line is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.
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Fig. 100: Identifying Hose Clamp And Cooler Return Line
Expose cooler return line up to connection on power steering cooler.
Release quick-connect coupling and seal power steering cooler connection with a suitable plug.
Installation:
Make sure hydraulic line is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.
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Fig. 101: Locating Seal Power Steering Cooler Connection Plug
After installation:
- Fill and bleed hydraulic system.
- Check pipe connections for leaks.
REPLACING RETURN LINE FOR POWER STEERING
WARNING: Danger to life! Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.
Secure engine in installation position to prevent it from falling down.
WARNING: Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin! Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin! IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.
Close off pipe connections with plugs.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable container.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir.
- Lower front axle support.
- M57T2: Remove left charge air line.
Release banjo bolt (1) and remove return line (2) from power steering gear.
Installation:
Replace all sealing rings.
Make sure hydraulic line is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.
Tightening torque, 32 41 6AZ.
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Fig. 102: Identifying Return Line And Banjo Bolts
Expose return line up to connection on power steering cooler.
Release quick-connect coupling and seal power steering cooler connection with a suitable plug.
Remove return line.
Installation:
Make sure hydraulic line is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.
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Fig. 103: Locating Seal Power Steering Cooler Connection Plug
After installation:
- Fill and bleed hydraulic system.
- Check pipe connections for leaks.
- Perform CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK.
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering.
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Electronic Power Steering
TEACHING IN CENTRE POSITION FOR POWER STEERING (ACTIVE FRONT
STEERING) (FROM 03/2007)
NOTE: Carry out the following procedure after disconnecting the battery
or
disconnecting electrical plug connecti
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Backrest Frame For Left Rear Seat (Through -
Loading System)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove backrest cover.
Remove retractor mechanism.
Remove lock.
Release screws (1).
Installation:
Replace screws and insert with Loctite.
Tightening torque 52 26 07AZ.
Remove lock for centre armrest.
Fig. 160: Identifying Screw
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING
Removing And Installing Outer Upper Rail Trim With Electric Anchor Fitting
Tensioner (From 04/2004)
Driver's seat only:
NOTE: Version with anchor fitting tensioner from 04/2004.
Lever trim (3) out of seat mechanism:
upwards,
slide towards rear
and feed out of anchor fitting tensioner.
Installation:
Secure plug connection with felt strip against unlocking.
Lock on plug connection to anchor fit
