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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Principle
The xOffroad package supports the driver when
driving away from unpaved roads or with reduced
traction. The system offers four different xOffroad
driving modes for selection.
xOffroad driving modes and
levels
The xOffroad driving modes can be selected
based on the ground conditions.
When
Front cup holder
Safety information
Warning
Unsuitable containers in the cup holders may
damage the cup holders or be thrown about
the car's interior in the event of an accident, an
evasive maneuver, or forceful braking. Spilled
liquids can distract from the traffic conditions
and lead to an acciden