BMW X5: Engine Mechanical Overview
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As far as the physical appearance and dimensions, the crankcase on the N54 is
the same as the N52. The main
change is in the materials, the N54 uses an all aluminum alloy crankcase. There
is also ca
Although, the N54 engine has an all aluminum crankcase, many of the bolts are
still aluminum as on the N52.
This is to reduce any potential confusion between steel and aluminum bolts.
Some bolts, fo
As stated before, the cylinder head cover used on all of the new NG6 engines
is made from plastic. However, the design differs between the engines due to
engine equipment.
For example, the N54 engi
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NOTE: The Telestart hand transmitter must be initialized when:
Hand transmitter is replaced
Car Access System control unit is replaced
The independent heating is switched on under an outside temperature of
approx. 15 ºC with the hand transmitter
and at a preselected switch-on time.
Direct act
NOTE: Initialization is necessary:
After replacing windshield
When installing a used rain/light sensor
NOTE:
Connect BMW diagnosis system
Initialize rain/light sensor.
REPLACING OPTICAL ELEMENT FOR SOLAR RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electros