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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Principle
The side collision warning helps to avoid imminent
side collisions.
General information
Radar sensors monitor the space next to the vehicle
when traveling faster than a minimum
speed of up to approx. 130 mph/210 km/h.
The minimum speed is country-specific and is
displayed in the menu for
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STARTER MOTOR (N52, N52K, N51, N53,
N54)
IMPORTANT: Aluminum-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical
corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminum screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminum screws/bolts must be re