BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Left Solenoid Valves (N62/N62TU)
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Read out fault memory of control unit of Digital Motor Electronics (DME)
- Switch off ignition
- Remove design cover, if equipped.
- Unlock hose on tank venting valve and disconnect.
NOTE: Solenoid valve (1) controls adjustment unit on inlet side.
Solenoid valve (2) controls adjustment unit on exhaust side.
Unlock plug of solenoid valves (1 and 2) and disconnect.
Release screws and remove holder (3).
Pull out solenoid valves (1 and 2).
Installation:
Check holder (3) for deformation; replace if necessary.
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Fig. 602: Locating Solenoid Valve And Holders
Installation:
Clean sealing faces (1) on cylinder head.
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Fig. 603: Identifying Sealing Faces On Cylinder Head
Installation:
Replace O-rings (1 and 2) on solenoid valve (3) and lubricate.
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Fig. 604: Identifying Solenoid Valve And O-Rings
Installation:
Press in solenoid valve as far as it will go.
Make sure holders are in correct installation positions.
Install and tighten down screws.
Now clear the fault memory.
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Fig. 605: Identifying Holders And Screws
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH RIGHT SOLENOID VALVES (N62/N62TU)
(cylinder bank 1 to 4)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Read out fault memory of control unit of Digital Motor Electronics (DME)
- Switch off ignition
- Unfasten acoustic cover screws. Raise acoustic cover and remove towards front.
- Remove design cover, if equipped.
- Remove upper section of intake filter housing with air-mass flow sensor and intake hose
NOTE: Solenoid valve (1) controls adjustment unit on inlet side.
Solenoid valve (2) controls adjustment unit on exhaust side.
Unlock plug of solenoid valves (1 and 2) and disconnect.
Release screws and remove holder (3).
Pull out solenoid valves (1 and 2).
Installation:
Check holder (3) for deformation; replace if necessary.
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Fig. 606: Locating Solenoid Valves And Holder
Installation:
Clean sealing faces (1) on cylinder head.
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Fig. 607: Identifying Sealing Faces On Cylinder Head
Installation:
Replace O-rings (1 and 2) on solenoid valve (3) and lubricate.
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Fig. 608: Identifying Solenoid Valve And O-Rings
Installation:
Press in solenoid valves as far as they will go.
Make sure holders are in correct installation positions.
Install and tighten down screws.
Now clear the fault memory.
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Fig. 609: Identifying Holders And Screws
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Eccentric Shaft (N62
From 9/03 And N62TU)
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove servomotor for left eccentric shaft.
Remove ignition coils on cylinder bank 5 to 8.
Remove spark plugs on cylinder bank 5 to 8.
Remove
Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Eccentric Shaft (N62
From 9/03 And N62TU)
(cylinder bank 1 to 4)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove servomotor for right eccentric shaft.
Remove ignition coils on cylinder bank 1 to 4.
Remove spark plugs on cylinder bank 1 to 4.
Remove
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Fuel Volume Testing
Some driveability concerns are related to incorrect fuel volume. Vehicles
with lack of power complaints and
mixture related fault codes may have insufficient fuel volume supplied to the
fuel injection system. These
vehicles may actually pass a fuel pressure test.
Fuel volume issues can be caused
Final Drive Mounting
REPLACING ALL FRONT RUBBER MOUNTS FOR REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING
Special tools required:
33 4 465
33 4 466
33 5 105
33 5 161
33 5 162
33 5 163
33 5 164
33 5 165
33 5 166
WARNING: Danger to life!
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the
vehicle from slipping of
