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2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Repair and Diagnosis
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Quick Lookups- Accessories & Equipment
- Anti-Theft Systems
- Airbag, Audio, Navigation And Anti-Theft - Repair
- Airbag, Audio, Navigation And Anti-Theft - Special Tools
- Airbag, Audio, Navigation And Anti-Theft - Tightening Torques
- Body Equipment - Repair
- Body Equipment - Special Tools
- Body Equipment - Tightening Torques
- Electrical Drives - Repair
- Electrical Drives - Tightening Torques
- General Electrical System - Repair
- General Electrical System - Special Tools
- General Electrical System - Tightening Torques
- Collision/Avoidance
- Communication Devices
- Cruise Control Systems
- Drivers Assistance Systems - ADAS
- Entertainment Systems
- Exterior Lights
- Gauges & Instrument Panels
- Headlights
- Horns
- Infotainment
- Interior/Exterior Trim
- Interior/Illumination Lights
- Memory Modules
- Mirrors
- Seats
- Steering Column Switches
- Window Motors & Regulators
- Wiper/Washer Systems
- Anti-Theft Systems
- Body & Frame
- Door Locks
- Airbag, Audio, Navigation And Anti-Theft - Repair
- Airbag, Audio, Navigation And Anti-Theft - Special Tools
- Airbag, Audio, Navigation And Anti-Theft - Tightening Torques
- Body Equipment - Repair
- Body Equipment - Special Tools
- Body Equipment - Tightening Torques
- Electrical Drives - Repair
- Electrical Drives - Tightening Torques
- General Electrical System - Repair
- General Electrical System - Special Tools
- General Electrical System - Tightening Torques
- Exterior Body Panels
- Exterior/Interior Trim
- Mirrors
- Seats
- Sun Roof/T-Top/Convertible Top
- Towing Systems
- Windows
- Door Locks
- Brakes
- Collision
- Drivelines & Axles
- Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Accessory Drive Belts
- Blowers, Superchargers & Turbochargers
- Engine - Oil Pressure Check, Engine Oil Pump, Engine Oil Filter, Engine Oil Cooler, Turbocharger Oil Lines, EGR Valve, EGR Cooler, Engine Vacuum Pump - Repair
- Engine - Variable Valve Timing Control System (VANOS), Intake Plenum, Turbocharger, Water Pump, Thermostat, Coolant Lines, EGR Valve, EGR Cooler, Oxygen Sensors - Repair
- Cooling System (Mechanical)
- Cooling System - Repair
- Cooling System - Special Tools
- Cooling System - Technical Data
- Cooling System - Tightening Torques
- Engine - Oil Pressure Check, Engine Oil Pump, Engine Oil Filter, Engine Oil Cooler, Turbocharger Oil Lines, EGR Valve, EGR Cooler, Engine Vacuum Pump - Repair
- Engine - Variable Valve Timing Control System (VANOS), Intake Plenum, Turbocharger, Water Pump, Thermostat, Coolant Lines, EGR Valve, EGR Cooler, Oxygen Sensors - Repair
- Exhaust
- Fuel System
- Lubrication System
- Mechanical
- Cylinder Head & Flywheel - Repair
- Engine - Camshafts, Accessory Drive Belt & TENSIONER - Repair
- Engine - Crankshaft, Connecting Rods, Flywheel, Engine Vibration Damper - Repair
- Engine - Oil Pan, Crankshaft Seal, Timing Case Cover, Crankcase Ventilation System - Repair
- Engine - Oil Pressure Check, Engine Oil Pump, Engine Oil Filter, Engine Oil Cooler, Turbocharger Oil Lines, EGR Valve, EGR Cooler, Engine Vacuum Pump - Repair
- Engine - Pistons, Piston Rings, Balancing Shafts, Rocker Arms, Intake / Exhaust Valves, Valve Springs, Valve Stem Seals, Variable Valve Lift Control System (VALVETRONIC) - Repair
- Engine - Special Tools
- Engine - Technical Data
- Engine - Tightening Torques
- Engine - Variable Valve Timing Control System (VANOS), Intake Plenum, Turbocharger, Water Pump, Thermostat, Coolant Lines, EGR Valve, EGR Cooler, Oxygen Sensors - Repair
- Engine And Transmission Mounting - Repair
- Engine And Transmission Mounting - Tightening Torques
- Maintenance And General Information - Tightening Torques
- Starter
- Engine Performance
- Emissions
- Engine Control Systems
- Engine - Pistons, Piston Rings, Balancing Shafts, Rocker Arms, Intake / Exhaust Valves, Valve Springs, Valve Stem Seals, Variable Valve Lift Control System (VALVETRONIC) - Repair
- Engine - Variable Valve Timing Control System (VANOS), Intake Plenum, Turbocharger, Water Pump, Thermostat, Coolant Lines, EGR Valve, EGR Cooler, Oxygen Sensors - Repair
- Hybrid Service Disable Procedures
- Fuel Delivery
- Ignition System
- Remove, Overhaul & Install
- Specifications
- System
- Testing & Diagnosis
- Tune-Up
- General Information
- Abbreviations
- Basic Trouble Shooting
- Brakes
- Check Lists
- Driveline/Axles
- DTC Index - Diagnostics (N55)
- Electrical
- Engine
- Engine Performance
- Electrostatic Discharge Warning - General Information
- Engine Performance Diagnostic Routine Outline - General Information
- Engine Performance Safety Precautions
- Map - Engine Performance & Maintenance
- Parasitic Load Explanation & Test Procedures - General Information
- State Emission Standards - Diesel
- State Emission Standards - Gas
- Waveforms - Injector Pattern Tutorial - General Information
- Map - Exhaust Systems
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC)
- Identification
- Metric Conversions
- OEM General Information
- Reset Procedures
- Specifications Index
- Steering
- Trouble Shooting - Manual Transmission - General Information
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC)
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain
- Maintenance
- Restraints
- Air Bag, SRS
- Airbag, Audio, Navigation And Anti-Theft - Repair
- Airbag, Audio, Navigation And Anti-Theft - Special Tools
- Airbag, Audio, Navigation And Anti-Theft - Tightening Torques
- General Electrical System - Repair
- General Electrical System - Special Tools
- General Electrical System - Tightening Torques
- Passive Safety Systems - Overview
- Restraints - Repair
- Restraints - Special Tools
- Restraints - Tightening Torques
- Steering And Wheel Alignment - Repair
- Restraints Control Systems
- Seat Belts
- Air Bag, SRS
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission
- External Pages
Factory Service Tools
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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.
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