BMW X5: Thermostat And Connections
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COOLANT THERMOSTAT (N52K)
WARNING: Danger of scalding! Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Recycling
Catch and dispose of drained coolant in a suitable container.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT: Protect plug connections against coolant and contamination.
Cover plug connections with suitable materials.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Drain Coolant
NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the picture and text refer to the component when removed.
Unfasten hose clip (1).
For tightening torque refer to 11 53 5AZ.
Remove coolant hose.
Unfasten hose clip (2).
For tightening torque refer to 11 53 6AZ.
Remove coolant hose.
Unlock and detach coolant hose (3).
Unlock and detach coolant hose (4).
Disconnect plug connection (5).
Release screws (6).
For tightening torque refer to 11 53 1AZ.
Remove coolant thermostat (7).
Assemble engine.
Fig. 262: Hose Clips, Hoses, Screws, Coolant Thermostat And Plug Connection
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Intake Manifold
REMOVING AND INSTALLING AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD (N52K)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove Tension Strut
Remove Intake Filter Housing
Remove Ignition Coil Cover
Open holder (2).
Disconnect plug conn
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Steering Arms, Tie Rod
REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD
Special tools required:
31 2 240
31 2 246
NOTE: If the tie rod end to tie rod screw/bolt connection is released,
it is necessary
after reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front wheel
IMPORTANT: Do no
Exhaust Gas Turbocharging
The turbocharger is driven by the engine's exhaust gases, i.e. exhaust gases
under pressure are routed by the turbocharger turbine and in this way delivers
the motive force to the compressor, which rotates on the same
shaft.
It is here that the induction air is precompressed in such a way that a
