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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Engine Wiring Loom
REPLACING WIRING HARNESS SECTION FOR ENGINE (N52K)
Special tools required:
24 2 390.
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection)!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Read out DME fault memory.
Switch off ignition.
Disconnect battery negative lea
Removing And Installing/Replacing Light Control Unit
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove left fresh-air grille.
Press out light control unit (1) from inside.
Fig. 175: Pressing Out Light Control Unit
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Remove light control unit.
Installation:
Make sure retainers (2) are correctly seated on trim of light control unit.
