BMW X5: Fuel Filter
REPLACING FUEL FILTER (M57T2)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- Remove rear assembly underside protection
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Release clamps (1).
Pull off hose.
Pull out retainer (2).
Detach fuel preheater (3) in direction of arrow.
Remove fuel filter.
Installation:
Modify retaining clamp.
Add final details to vehicle.
Installation:
Venting fuel system:
Vent fuel system with BMW diagnosis tester.
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REPLACING COMPLETE INJECTION PIPE (N52/ N52K)
Special tools required:
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Read out fault memory of DME control unit
Switch off ignition
Remove clean air pipe
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:
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
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING DSC HYDRAULIC UNIT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Read and comply with General Information.
Extract brake fluid
NOTE: Extract brake fluid out of expansion tank. Use a suction bottle
used exclusively
for drawing off brake fluid.
Do not reuse drawn out brake fl
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Extreme cleanliness must be ensured in the connection area of the vent
lines
during removal and installation. Even the smallest of dirt particles can cause
leakage in the air spring system
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front right wheel arch cover (rear section).