BMW X5 Owners & Service Manuals

BMW X5: Engine Mechanical Overview

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 Crankcase

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

 Bolts

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

 Cylinder Head Cover

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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 Ignition Wires, Spark

REPLACING ALL SPARK PLUGS (N42, N40, N46, N45, N52, N52K, N51) Special tools required: 12 1 171 12 1 200. Necessary preliminary tasks: Switch off ignition Remove ignition coils. Unscrew spark plugs with special tool 12 1 171. Installation: Tighten down spark plugs with special tool 12 1 171a

 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 housing. Unlock and disconnect pressure and suction lines (1). Loosen screws (2). Loosen screw (3).

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