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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2011X5 50IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE - REPAIRENGINE, GENERAL11 00 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ENGINE (N55)

2011 BMW X5 50i

11 00 050 Removing and installing engine (N55)

2011 BMW X5 50iSECTION 11 00 050 Removing and installing engine (N55)

Special tools required:

11 0 000
11 7 310
11 8 680
13 5 281
13 5 282

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY LEAD .
MOVE engine compartment lid into service position.
Remove both TRAILING LINKS .
REMOVE capacitor
Remove MANIFOLD .
Remove CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Remove CATALYTIC CONVERTER .
Remove TRANSMISSION .
Remove front output shafts . See 31 60 003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT or 31 60 004 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT (AWD only).
Remove RADIATOR .
Detach all coolant hoses from engine.
Detach vacuum line from brake booster.
Unfasten engine wiring harness . See 12 51 100 REPLACING WIRING HARNESS SECTION FOR IGNITION AND INJECTORS (N55) or 12 51 001 REPLACING WIRING HARNESS SECTION FOR ENGINE (N55) and lay to one side.

To remove or install the engine, the towing hook 72 15 8 108 670 is required.

Fig 1: Identifying Towing Hook (72 15 8 108 670)

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Support engine with special tool 11 7 310 on steering box.

Fig 2: Supporting Engine Using Special Tool 11 7 310 On Steering Box

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Detach right pressure pipe (1) from charge air cooler.

Fig 3: Identifying Right Pressure Pipe

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Remove circlip (1).

Unlock and disconnect fuel lines (2 and 3).

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Lines And Circlip

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Close off fuel line (3) with special tool 13 5 281 .

Close off fuel line (2) with special tool 13 5 282 .

Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Line And Special Tool (13 5 281)

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Release power steering pump (1) and set down on front axle support.

NOTE: Do not disconnect hydraulic lines.
Shown without air conditioning compressor for purposes of clarity.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.