BMW X5: Headlight Washer System
OVERVIEW OF WINDSCREEN WIPER, WINDSCREEN WASHER AND HEADLIGHT
WASHER SYSTEMS

Fig. 283: Overview Of Windscreen Wiper, Windscreen Washer And Headlight
Washer Systems
- Rear window wiper blade
Wiper arm for rear window wiper
- Rear window wiper motor
- Spray nozzle for rear window washer system
- Wiper blades
- Windscreen wiper arms
- Mounting bracket for windscreen washer system complete
- High-pressure nozzles for headlight washer system
- Fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system
- Level switch for windscreen washer system
- Windscreen washer pump
- Windscreen washer pump for rear window wiper
- Washer pump for headlight washer system
- Spray nozzle for windscreen washer system
- Checking and adjustment work
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WASHER PUMP OF HEADLIGHT
WASHER SYSTEM
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove trim panel for cover on frame side member on right.
- Remove wheel arch trim at front right.
- Drain fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system.
Release bolts.
Press off side panel slightly.

Fig. 284: Identifying Screws
NOTE: Side panel shown removed for purposes of clarity.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Pull washer pump (2) in direction of arrow out of fluid reservoir for windscreen
washer system.
Disconnect hose plug connection (3) from washer pump (2).
Installation:
Coat sealing ring (4) of washer pump (2) with antiseize agent.
Ensure hose is laid without kinks.

Fig. 285: Pulling Washer Pump Out Of Windscreen Washer System Fluid Reservoir
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HIGH - PRESSURE NOZZLE OF
HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM ON LEFT (OR RIGHT)
Special tools required:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front bumper trim.
Lever out cover (1) with special tool 00 9 340.

Fig. 286: Identifying Cover And Special Tool 00 9 340
Slowly pull out spray nozzle (1) by cover (2).
Unclip cover (2) and remove.
Allow nozzle (1) to slide back slowly.

Fig. 287: Pulling Out Spray Nozzle
Pull back clasp (1) and disconnect plug connection (2).
Unlock catch (3) in direction of arrow.
Pull out high-pressure nozzle (4) towards rear.
Installation:
Make sure retaining lugs (3) engage correctly.

Fig. 288: Unlocking Catch
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OVERVIEW OF WINDSCREEN WIPER, WINDSCREEN WASHER AND HEADLIGHT
WASHER SYSTEMS
Fig. 289: Overview Of Windscreen Wiper, Windscreen Washer And Headlight
Washer Systems
Rear window wiper blade
Wiper a
FREON
The refrigerant Freon R12 is used in most BMW automobiles with an air
conditioner up through the 1992
model year. It has a boiling point of - 29.8ºC (sea level), at which the
refrigerant is t
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There are three "Golden Rules" to adhere to when diagnosing concerns on the
N54 engine:
1. When diagnosing cases of smoke from the exhaust, it is important to avoid
unnecessary replacement of
the turbochargers. Smoke can be caused by oil consumption such as the crankcase
ventilation system.
Alwa
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL PISTONS (N62TU)
Special tools required:
00 9 120
11 5 430
11 5 440
11 5 450
IMPORTANT: Re-install piston, conrod and bearing shells back in the
same position and in the same installation location.
Conrods and conrod bearing caps are denoted with the same