BMW X5: Regulator
REPLACING VOLTAGE REGULATOR
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition.
- Disconnect battery negative lead.
- Notes on removing and installing electronic control units.
- Remove alternator.
Bosch:
Release protective caps (1).

Fig. 40: Inserting Screwdriver Between Cover And Threaded Pin
Bosch:
Release screw (1) and nuts (2), remove cover.

Fig. 41: Identifying Controller Switch And Contact Screws
Bosch:
Release screw (1) and nuts (2), remove cover.

Fig. 42: Identifying Contact Surfaces Of Slip Rings
Bosch:
Release screws and remove regulator switch (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig. 43: Installing Controller Switch
Valeo:
Slacken nut (1).
Slacken nut (2).
Release screws (3).
Release cover (4).

Fig. 44: Identifying Controller Switch And Contact Screws
Valeo:
Release screws
Remove regulator switch (1) towards top.
Valeo:
Installation:
Clean contact surfaces and check pretension of contact spring, replace
regulator switch if necessary.
Measurement A = min. 5 mm.
Check collector ring for wear and recondition if necessary.
Installation:
Fit new regulator (1) with attached mounting sleeve (2) or locked carbon
brush.
Pull off mounting sleeve (2) and replace with cover (3).
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STARTER MOTOR (N52, N52K, N51, N53,
N54)
IMPORTANT: Aluminum-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical
corrosion.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING BATTERY POSITIVE LEAD
(BETWEEN STARTER, ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Read out fault memory of DME control unit; if nece
REPLACING WIRING HARNESS SECTION FOR ENGINE (N52K)
Special tools required:
24 2 390.
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection)!
Necessary pr
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Dimensions in mm.
Measurement tolerances:
< or = 1000 mm +- 1.5 mm
> or = 1000 mm +- 2.5 mm
The control points shown serve to check the body and the straightening
attachment.
The specified dimensions/measurements always refer to the centerpoint of the
bore/screw.
Underbody view 1
Fig.
Activating the voice control
system
General information
There are various methods for activating the
voice control feature:
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The microphone on the driver's side is active.
Say the wake word ›Hello BMW‹ or a personal
wake word.
The microphones on the