BMW X5: Replacing Safety Pressure Switch
WARNING: Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant R 134a.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours: Replacing drier insert for A/C system.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Drawing off, evacuating and filling the A/C system are not included in the time value given for this work operation.
Disconnect plug connection (1) and release safety pressure switch (2).
Installation:
Moisten sealing ring with refrigerant oil.
Tightening torque.
Fig. 109: Identifying Plug Connection And Pressure Switch
After installation:
- Evacuate and fill A/C system.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING CONDENSER FOR A/C SYSTEM
WARNING: Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant R 134a.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
Follow instructions for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit! If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours: Replace desiccant insert for A/C system.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove intake duct
- Remove radiator cover
- Drawing off, evacuating and filling the A/C system are not included in the time value given for this work operation.
Slacken screws (1) on both sides and pull fan cowl upwards.
Fig. 110: Identifying Radiator Cover
Release screws (1) and pull condenser (2) up and out.
Installation:
Replace sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.
Tightening torque.
Fig. 111: Identifying Condenser And Screws
After installation:
- Evacuate and fill A/C system.
REPLACING DOUBLE PIPE
WARNING: Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant R 134a.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours: Replacing drier insert for A/C system.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Drawing off, evacuating and filling the A/C system are not included in the time value given for this work operation.
Release screw (1).
Installation:
Check that rubber seal is correctly seated.
Tightening torque.
Fig. 112: Identifying Screws
Release screws (1) and remove refrigerant lines.
Remove refrigerant line from double pipe holder (2).
Installation:
Replace all sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.
Tightening torque.
Fig. 113: Identifying Double Pipe Holder And Screws
After installation:
- Evacuate and fill A/C system.
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Instrument Cluster
REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
NOTE:
Comply with notes and instructions o
Head-Up Display
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR HEAD-UP DISPLAY
Special tools required:
00 9 317.
Lever out trim for head-up display (1) with special tool 00 9 317 towards top.
Fig. 2: Removing Lever
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Turbocharger Diagnosis
There are three "Golden Rules" to adhere to when diagnosing concerns on the
N54 engine:
1. When diagnosing cases of smoke from the exhaust, it is important to avoid
unnecessary replacement of
the turbochargers. Smoke can be caused by oil consumption such as the crankcase
ventilation system.
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Brief Description Of Components
The engine control system of the V8 engine is described for the E65.
With the digital engine electronics (DME) on the N62TU, the following sensors
supply signals to the DME
control unit:
2 eccentric shafts
The eccentric shaft sensor records the position of the eccentric shaft
for the Valvetro
