BMW X5: Water Pump With Drive
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WATER PUMP (N62/N62TU)
WARNING: Only carry out work on the cooling system after the engine has cooled down (risk of scalding ).
Follow instructions for working on cooling system.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Drain and dispose of coolant from radiator.
- Remove fan cowl.
- Remove electric fan.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
Unlock and detach plug connections (1).
Release screw and remove vacuum line holder.
Unlock and detach all coolant hoses on water pump.
Release screws and remove belt pulley (2).
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Fig. 715: Locating Plug Connections
Remove vibration damper.
Release screws and remove water pump (1).
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Fig. 716: Locating Water Pump Screw
Installation:
Check adapter sleeve (1) for correct seating and damage; replace if necessary.
Clean sealing faces (2).
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Fig. 717: Identifying Adapter Sleeve And Sealing Faces
Installation:
Clean sealing surfaces.
Replace sealing rings (1 and 2).
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Fig. 718: Identifying Sealing Rings And Sealing Surfaces
Installation:
Replace both coolant pipes (1) and coat sealing surfaces with anti-friction rubber coating.
Thin coolant pipe (1) only with water-cooled alternator.
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Fig. 719: Identifying Coolant Pipe
NOTE: Remove coolant thermostat and coolant sensor of faulty water pump.
Check coolant thermostat and coolant sensor for damage and replace if necessary.
Install coolant thermostat and coolant sensor in new water pump.
Assemble engine.
Vent cooling system and check for leaks.
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Fan
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FAN CLUTCH (N62)
Special tools required:
11 5 040
11 5 050
CAUTION: Left-hand threads.
Using special tool 11 5 050 brace against pulley and unfasten cap nut fr
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.
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Intake Manifold
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
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For Parking Brake (EMF)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove both brake discs.
Set workshop mode in BMW diagnosis system.
Path:
Function selection
Service functions
Chassis
Parking brake
Workshop mode
NOTE: This facilitates removal as the EMF approaches the outer
position.
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Front Axle Overview
Fig. 3: Front Axle Overview
Overview of front differential/output shafts
Front axle support
Stabiliser
Tension strut / rubber mount
Stabilizer link
Layout of spring strut shock absorber
Reinforcement plate
Upper control arm
Swivel bearing
Wheel bearing
Spring strut holder
Lower contro
