BMW X5: Starter With Mounting
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STARTER MOTOR (N62)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery ground terminal.
- Remove right exhaust manifold.
Release screws and nut on heat shield (1) (see arrows).
Remove heat shield (1).
Installation:
Tightening torque: 12 41 6AZ.
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Fig. 61: Locating Heat Shield
Disconnect plug connection (1) term.50.
Unscrew nut (2).
Installation:
Tightening torque 12 41 4AZ.
Remove starter cable (3) term.30.
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Fig. 62: Identifying Plug Connection, Nut And Starter Cable
Release screws on transmission (see arrows).
Installation:
Tightening torque 12 41 1AZ.
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Fig. 63: Locating Screws On Transmission
Assemble vehicle.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STARTER MOTOR (N62, N62TU)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery Disconnect battery negative lead and cover
- Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE
- E60/E63/64/E65/E66 only: Remove RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Release screw and nut.
Remove heat shield (1).
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Fig. 64: Locating Heat Shield
Unfasten nut.
Tightening torque 12 41 4AZ. Unlock plug (1) and remove.
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Fig. 65: Identifying Plug And Nut
Release screws and pull starter motor out of transmission mounting and remove.
Tightening torque 12 41 1AZ.
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Fig. 66: Locating Screws On Transmission
Installation:
Check starter pinion and ring gear for damage, replace damaged parts if necessary.
REPLACING SOLENOID SWITCH
Turn off ignition.
Remove starter motor.
Release nut (1).
Remove cable lug (2).
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Fig. 67: Identifying Cable Lug And Nut
CAUTION: Do not turn cable lug (2) while tightening down - risk of short circuit to starter motor housing.
Tightening torque, 12 41 4AZ.
Release screws (1).
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Fig. 68: Identifying Screws
Remove solenoid switch (1) and spring (2).
Unhook pin (3).
Installation:
Check pin (3) for wear and apply grease.
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Fig. 69: Identifying Solenoid Switch, Spring And Pin
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Starter Lead
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING BATTERY POSITIVE LEAD
(BETWEEN ALTERNATOR, STARTER MOTOR AND JUMP START CONNECTION POINT) (N62,
N62TU)
REFERENCE CHART
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING BATTER
Engine Wiring Loom
REPLACING WIRING HARNESS SECTION FOR ENGINE (N62)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Read out DME fault memory
Disconnect battery negative lead
ENGINE BONNET/HOOD in assembly position
Remove FRESH AIR
Oil Pressure, Oil Temperature Gauge
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH (N62, N62TU)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Switch off ignition
E65/E66 only: Remove intake filter housing
E53 only: Remove intake hood with air
SEE MORE:
Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Intermediate Levers (N62
From 9/03 And N62TU)
Special tools required:
11 9 470
11 9 472
11 9 473
11 9 474
11 9 475
11 9 480
11 9 490
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Removal of intermediate levers is described separately from installation.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove servomotor for left eccentric shaft.
Remove ignition coils on cylin
Replacing Socket Housing For Left Or Right Rear Light
WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior
lights).
Rear light in side panel:
Remove flap in luggage compartment trim panel.
Turn socket housing and pull out of rear light.
NOTE:
Bulb, adaptive brake light
Bulb, reversing light
Bulb, brake light
Bulb, turn indicator light
