BMW X5: Thermostat And Connecting
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COOLANT THERMOSTAT (N62)
WARNING: Danger of scalding! Only perform these tasks on an engine that has cooled down.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of drained coolant.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Follow instructions for working on cooling system.
Remove front underbody protection.
Remove coolant drain plug on radiator. Drain and dispose of coolant.
Unlock plug (1) and remove.
Unlock and detach water hose (2).
Unfasten nut.
Release screws and remove coolant thermostat (3).
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Fig. 723: Locating Water Hose And Plug
NOTE: Coolant thermostat is integrated in cover and can only be replaced as a complete unit.
Clean sealing surfaces.
Replace sealing ring (1).
Installation:
Top up coolant.
Vent cooling system and check for leaks.
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Fig. 724: Identifying Sealing Ring
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Intake Manifold
REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD (N62)
Remove acoustic cover. To remove, unfasten screws. Raise acoustic cover and
remove towards front.
Remove design cover, if equipped.
Remove center o
Vacuum Pump
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VACUUM PUMP (N62/N62TU)
NOTE: Press brake pedal several times in order to reduce vacuum
pressure in brake
booster.
Installation location:
Vacuum pump is fitted on cy
Air Pump, Lines And Connectors
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIR PUMP (N62)
Remove upper section of intake filter housing.
Release retaining screws on coolant expansion tank.
Remove suction filter housing.
Remove raw air hous
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Socket Housing (Radio Plug), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ
Manufactured by AMP : The following contact types without strand sealing can
be fitted in the plug housings:
MQS (Micro Quadlock System)
MPQ, width 2.8 mm (Micro Power Quadlock)
MPQ, width 5.2 mm (Micro Power Quadlock)
Removing MPQ contacts from radio plug:
Press lock (1) in direction of arrow
Rear Light Cluster
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, reversin
