BMW X5: Replacing Lower Vent Line
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Extreme cleanliness must be ensured in the connection area of the vent lines during removal and installation. Even the smallest of dirt particles can cause leakage in the air spring system
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front right wheel arch cover (rear section).
Disconnect quick-connect couplings (1, 3).
Seal connections of air supply unit supply line and upper vent line with sealing plugs.
Unclip lower vent line (2) and feed out.
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Fig. 76: Identifying Lower Vent Line And Quick-Connect Couplings
REPLACING UPPER VENT LINE FOR AIR SUPPLY UNIT
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Extreme cleanliness must be ensured in the connection area of the vent lines during removal and installation. Even the smallest of dirt particles can cause leakage in the air spring system.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove trim panel for cover on frame side member on right.
- Remove front right wheel arch cover (rear section).
- Remove front right auxiliary turn indicator light.
Release screw (1).
Twist filler duct (2) in direction of arrow out of fluid reservoir for windscreen washer unit (3) and remove.
If necessary, release vent line (4) at mounting points (5) from fluid reservoir for windscreen washer unit (3).
Release screws.
Press off side panel slightly.
Installation:
Tightening torque (front side panel to body area, A-pillar): 6 N.m.
Tightening torque (front side panel to body area, A-pillar): 6 N.m.
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Fig. 77: Identifying Quick-Connect Coupling And Vent Line
Disconnect quick-connect coupling (1) and seal lower vent line connection with sealing plug.
Remove vent line (2) from fluid reservoir for windscreen washer unit.
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WARNING: Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
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Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
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Replacing Air Supply Unit (Version With Dynamic Drive)
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Drain the air spring system before carrying out any work on the air supply
unit, air pipes and air springs! Danger of injury if this instruction is not
complied with!
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WARNING: Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
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Removing And Installing Or Replacing Left Output Shaft
Special tools required:
31 4 170
Remove front wheel.
IMPORTANT: Expand turning lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread
when releasing collar nut.
Release collar nut (1), press brake pedal to floor for this purpose.
Fig. 140: Identifying Collar Nut
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