BMW X5: Thermostat And Connecting
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COOLANT THERMOSTAT (N62)
WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Only perform these tasks on an engine that has cooled down.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of drained coolant.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Follow instructions for working on cooling system.
Remove front underbody protection.
Remove coolant drain plug on radiator. Drain and dispose of coolant.
Unlock plug (1) and remove.
Unlock and detach water hose (2).
Unfasten nut.
Release screws and remove coolant thermostat (3).
Fig. 723: Locating Water Hose And Plug
NOTE: Coolant thermostat is integrated in cover and can only be
replaced as a
complete unit.
Clean sealing surfaces.
Replace sealing ring (1).
Installation:
Top up coolant.
Vent cooling system and check for leaks.
Fig. 724: Identifying Sealing Ring
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD (N62)
Remove acoustic cover. To remove, unfasten screws. Raise acoustic cover and
remove towards front.
Remove design cover, if equipped.
Remove center o
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VACUUM PUMP (N62/N62TU)
NOTE: Press brake pedal several times in order to reduce vacuum
pressure in brake
booster.
Installation location:
Vacuum pump is fitted on cy
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIR PUMP (N62)
Remove upper section of intake filter housing.
Release retaining screws on coolant expansion tank.
Remove suction filter housing.
Remove raw air hous
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Concept
The Sport displays especially support a sporty
driving style.
Display on the Control Display
Overview
The following information is displayed:
Boost pressure.
Engine oil temperature.
G-Meter.
Torque.
Power.
Displays
1. "CAR".
2. "Driving information".
3. "Sport displays".
Display in
Principle
The BMW Drive Recorder stores brief video recordings
of the vehicle surroundings, e.g., to
document surrounding traffic.
General information
There are various ways for storing video recordings:
Automatic storage of the recording.
The function allows the documentation of the
event of an