BMW X5: Oil Filling, Dipstick
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING GUIDE TUBE FOR OIL DIPSTICK (N62)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove intake air manifold.
- Drain engine oil.
NOTE: For purposes of clarity, this work step is shown on the engine
after it has been
removed.
Unlock and detach vacuum line (1).
Release screws and remove check valve (2).
Remove guide tube (3) upwards.
Installation:
Replace sealing ring on guide tube.
Apply light coat of oil to seal.
Replacing sealing ring on check valve pipe.
Apply light coat of oil to seal.
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Fig. 714: Locating Vacuum Line And Check Valv
Assemble engine.
Check engine for leaks.
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WATER PUMP (N62/N62TU)
WARNING: Only carry out work on the cooling system after the engine has
cooled
down (risk of scalding ).
Follow instructions for working on c
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FAN CLUTCH (N62)
Special tools required:
11 5 040
11 5 050
CAUTION: Left-hand threads.
Using special tool 11 5 050 brace against pulley and unfasten cap nut fr
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COOLANT THERMOSTAT (N62)
WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Only perform these tasks on an engine that has cooled down.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of drained coolant.
Ob
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FIRING ORDER
Fig. 3: Firing Order (V8)
REPLACING ALL SPARK PLUGS (N62, N62TU)
Special tools required:
12 1 171
12 1 172
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Switch off ignition
Remove all IGNITION COILS.
Unscrew spark plugs with special tool 12 1 171.
Installation:
Tighten down spark plugs with sp
Principle
The air flow directions can be adjusted individually
for direct or indirect ventilation.
Setting the ventilation
General information
Open the air vents and position them to ensure
effective climate control.
Direct ventilation
The air flow is directed towards the passengers.
The air flow h