BMW X5: Securing Engine In Installation Position (N52)
Special tools required:
- 00 0 200 CROSS MEMBER
- 00 0 202
- 00 0 204
- 00 0 208
- 11 0 000
WARNING: Danger of injury! Observe following instructions relating to special tool:
- Prior to each use, check the special tools for defects, modifications and operational reliability.
- Damaged/modified special tools must not be used!
- No changes or modifications may be made to the special tools!
- Keep special tools dry, clean and free of grease.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Secure engine bonnet/hood in service position
- Remove cover for windscreen cowl panel
- Remove microfilter housing
- Remove tension strut on spring strut dome
- Remove acoustic cover
- Remove intake filter housing with rubber gaiter
Assemble cross member 00 0 200 with special tools 00 0 202 , 00 0 204 , 00 0 208.
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Fig. 22: Special Tool (00 0 200)
NOTE: Use towing hook (72 15 8 108 670).
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Fig. 23: Towing Hook (72 15 8 108 670)
Cut open cable tie (2).
Detach quick-release fastener (1) and place vent line (3) to one side.
Installation:
Make sure the quick-release fastener is fitted correctly.
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Fig. 24: Open Cable Tie, Quick-Release Fastener And Vent Line
IMPORTANT: Avoid a change of engine position in the transverse or longitudinal direction.
Always make sure there is sufficient clearance between the engine (or its attachment parts) and the body.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! With the aid of an assistant and the supports (1), place cross member 00 0 200 on the screw connections of the side panels.
Screw in towing hook (2) and tighten down to approx. 30 Nm.
Secure special tool 11 0 000 to spindle 00 0 202.
Fit suitable chains to special tool 11 0 000 and attach to towing hook (2) or engine lifting eye.
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Fig. 25: Special Tools (00 0 202), (00 0 200) And (11 0 000)
WARNING: Danger of injury! Tighten down all adjusting screws and nuts on cross member 00 0 200.
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Fig. 26: Special Tool (00 0 200)
Unscrew nuts (1).
Raise engine approx. 10 mm with cross member.
Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque: 22 11 2AZ.
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Fig. 27: Cross Member Nut
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Removing And Installing Cylinder Head (N52K)
Special tools required:
11 0 320
11 4 420
11 4 430
11 4 471
11 4 472
11 8 580
IMPORTANT: Aluminium-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical
Replacing Cylinder Head Gasket (N52K)
Special tools required:
11 4 430
11 4 470
IMPORTANT: Aluminium-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical
corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requir
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Instructions For Handling Light Bulbs (Exterior Lights)
WARNING: Xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage!
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition unit, control unit and
lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
WARNING: Halogen lamps are under pressure:
To avoid injury, wear protective goggles and gloves.
IMPORTANT:
Notes On Handling Optical Fibers
CAUTION: To avoid damage when handling optical fibers, comply with the
following
points:
The minimum permitted bending radius is 25 mm
Do not subject optical fibers to compressive and tensile load
Protect optical fibers against the effects of heat > or =85ºC
(e.g.
during welding work, dr
