BMW X5: Throttle And Operation
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING THROTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY (N52 /
N52K / N51 / N53)
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- Remove air intake hose.
Unlock plug (1) and remove.
Release screws.
Remove throttle assembly (2).

Fig. 3: Locating Screws And Throttle Assembly
Installation:
Replace sealing ring (1) of throttle assembly (2).

Fig. 4: Identifying Sealing Ring And Throttle Assembly
Installation:
Check stored fault messages.
Now clear the fault memory.
REPLACING INTAKE HOSE (N52K)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- Remove intake filter housing
Remove wiring harness (1) from holder and place to one side. Unfasten clip.
Tightening torque 13 71 1AZ.
Detach air-mass flow sensor (2) from throttle valve assembly.
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR
(N52 / N52K / N51)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 / E87:
Remove lower section of microfilter housing.
E85 / E86 E
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (N52K)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Switch off ignition
Lever out expansion rivets (1).
Press lock (2) and raise intake duct (3).
Detach int
Fuel Pump With Drive And Line
NOTES ON FUEL PRESSURE CHECK (REFERENCE PRESSURE: ENVIRONMENT)
Feature of this version with ambient pressure:
The connection for the vacuum hose of the fuel pressure regu
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Drive readiness
Turning on drive readiness
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
Turning off drive-ready state
Steptronic transmission:
1. Engage selector lever position P with the vehicle
stopped.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
3. Set the park
REPLACING CONTROLLER SWITCH FOR ALTERNATOR (N62, N62TU)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Disconnect battery negative lead
Remove ALTERNATOR
Carefully insert a screwdriver between cover (1) and threaded pin.
Lever out cover (1) towards top.
Fig. 48: Inserting Screwdriver Between Cover And Threaded