BMW X5: Mufflers, Petrol
REPLACING REAR MUFFLER (N52K)
Special tools required:
- 00 2 210
- 31 2 220
WARNING: Scalding hazard! Only perform these tasks after exhaust system has cooled down.
Support exhaust system with special tool 31 2 220.
Fig. 8: Identifying Special Tool (31 2 220)
NOTE: If the cutting lines are not identified by notches in the pipes, they must be determined by means of the pipe lengths on the new rear muffler (2).
Carry over cutting lines to faulty rear muffler (2) and mark out.
Fig. 9: Identifying Mark On Front Muffler
Cut both exhaust pipes at marked points with special tool 00 2 210 and deburr.
Fig. 10: Identifying Special Tool (00 2 210)
Secure exhaust system against falling off.
Release screws and remove holder (1).
Tightening torque 18 20 2AZ.
Fig. 11: Locating Screws
Release screws and remove holder (1).
Tightening torque 18 20 3AZ.
NOTE: Texts refer to and illustrations show the left side. The procedure is identical for the right side.
Lower and remove exhaust system with assistance of a second person.
Fig. 12: Locating Screws
Installation:
Connect front muffler to rear muffler by means of clamps and align.
Centre clamps and tighten down.
Tightening torque 18 20 5AZ.
Fig. 13: Tightening Centre Clamps
Installation:
Align both tail pipes (1) of rear muffler in each case centrally to openings in rear apron.
Fig. 14: Identifying Tail Pipes
NOTE: Check rubber mount for damage and replace if necessary.
Check exhaust system for leaks.
REPLACING CENTRE MUFFLER (N52K)
Special tools required:
- 00 2 210
WARNING: Scalding hazard! These tasks should only be carried out on an exhaust system that has cooled down.
NOTE: If the cutting line is not marked by a punch mark in the pipe, determine the cutting line by means of the pipe length on the new centre muffler (3). Carry over cutting line to faulty centre muffler (3) and mark out.
Secure centre muffler against falling off.
Cut exhaust pipes at marked points with special tool 00 2 210 and deburr.
Remove centre muffler.
Installation:
Adjust centre muffler to fit and connect with clamps.
Centre clamp and tighten down.
Tightening torque 18 20 5AZ.
Installation:
Adjust centre muffler to fit so that both tail pipes (1) of rear muffler are centrally situated in openings in rear apron.
NOTE: Check exhaust system for leaks.
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Exhaust Manifold
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT EXHAUST MANIFOLD (N52K)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear exhaust manifold.
NOTE: The oxygen sensors are in danger of being damaged when the
exhaust
Exhaust System, Complete
REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (N62TU)
Special tools required:
31 2 220
WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Danger of injury!
Removal of
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Left Or Right Seat Belt
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove trim panels for door pillar.
If necessary, remove air vent.
Move front seat upwards.
Release screw (1) on front seat.
Installation:
Replace screw.
Tightening torque.
Feed out belt anchor fitting (2).
Fig. 2: Identifying Seat Belt Bolts
Release screws (2).
Depending on the
equipment version: driving
out of a parking space
using the parking assistant
Principle
The system makes driving out of parallel parking
spaces easier.
General information
Steptronic transmission
The parking assistant calculates an optimal line
for pulling out of a parking space and takes control
of the following functions during the maneuver:
Steering.
Accelerating and br
