BMW X5: Safety Instructions For Handling Oil
WARNING: Danger of poisoning. See DANGER OF POISONING IF OIL IS INGESTED/ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin! Risk of injury. See RISK OF INJURY IF OIL COMES INTO CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
Recycling:
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Measures if oil is unintentionally released:
- Personal precautionary measures: Danger of slipping! Keep non-involved persons away from the work area. Wear personal protective clothing/equipment.
- Environmental protection measures: Prevent oil from draining into drain channels, sewerage systems, pits, cellars, water and the ground.
- Limiting spread: Use oil blocks to prevent the surface spread of oil.
- Cleaning procedure: Bind and dispose of escaped oil with nonflammable absorbents.
NOTE: Do not flush oil away with water or aqueous cleaning agents.
REPLENISHING /CHANGING TRANSFER CASE OIL (ATC 700)
IMPORTANT: Use only the approved gear oil in the transfer case.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the transfer case!
NOTE: Only change the oil when the transfer case is at normal operating temperature.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove underbody protection.
- If necessary, remove exhaust system.
- Remove heat shields.
Checking/correcting transfer case oil level:
Undo oil filler plug (1).
Check transfer case oil level.
If necessary, pour in gear oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (1).
Installation:
Tightening torque 27 00 11AZ, see TRANSFER BOX IN GENERAL.
Replace sealing ring.
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Fig. 1: Identifying Oil Filler Plug
Changing transfer case oil:
Place oil collecting apparatus underneath.
Remove oil drain plug (1).
Drain and dispose of gear oil.
NOTE: Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations Replace sealing ring, screw in oil drain plug (1) and tighten down.
Tightening torque 27 00 11AZ, see TRANSFER BOX IN GENERAL.
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Fig. 2: Identifying Oil Drain Plug
Undo oil filler plug (1).
Pour in gear oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (1).
Tightening torque 27 00 11AZ, see TRANSFER BOX IN GENERAL.
Replace sealing ring.
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Fig. 3: Identifying Oil Filler Plug
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Removing And Installing Transfer Box ATC 700 (Automatic
Transmission)
IMPORTANT: After replacement, the "Repair" service function must be
carried out with in the
BMW diagnosis system.
WARNING: Danger to life!
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform. See
Installing Replacement Transfer Box (ATC 700)
IMPORTANT: Before and after replacement, execute the "Repair" service
function with the
BMW diagnosis system.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid. Observe country-specific
wa
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> E65, E66
The fuel supply system on the BMW 7-Series is requirement-orientated and thus
depends on consumption.
The DME calculates the amount of fuel required on the basis of various operating
variables.
In turn, the engine's current fuel requirement is calculated from this value.
The DME r
Repairing Airbag Cables
IMPORTANT: Only repair those cables which show visible signs of damage.
In the event of
visible damage, make sure there is only one cable repair in effect after the
repair work. If no visible damage can be identified, the entire cable must be
replaced. When carrying out repairs to the airbag wiring
