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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Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.
Before disconnecting battery:
Turn off the ignition and other electrical loads/consumers to prevent
sparking when reconnecting.
NOTE: If the ignition is not turned off when the battery is
disconnected, fault memories
may be set in some cont
An ideal seat position that meets the needs of
the occupants can make a vital contribution to
relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
In the event of an accident, the correct seat position
plays an important role. Follow the information
in the following chapters.
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Seats,
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