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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2018 BMW X5 xDrive40eFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Engine - Repair (4 Of 4)
- Variable Valve Lift Control System (VALVETRONIC)
- 11 37... Fault patterns, valve gear (N20/26/N55)
- 11 37 005 Removing and installing/replacing eccentric shaft (PHEV)
- 11 37 550 Removing and installing/replacing a Valvetronic torsion spring (N63)
- 11 37 005 Removing and installing/replacing eccentric shaft (N55)
- 11 37 014 Removing and installing/replacing intermediate lever on the right (N63)
- 11 37 010 Removing and installing/replacing intermediate levers (N55)
- 11 37 010 Removing and installing/replacing intermediate levers (PHEV)
- 11 37 006 Removing and installing/replacing left eccentric shaft (N63)
- 11 37 012 Removing and installing/replacing left intermediate lever (N63)
- 11 37 008 Removing and installing/replacing right eccentric shaft (N63)
- 11 37 020 Removing and installing/replacing servomotor for eccentric shaft (N55)
- 11 37 020 Removing and installing/replacing servomotor for eccentric shaft (PHEV)
- 11 37 020 Removing and installing/replacing servomotor for eccentric shaft (cyl. 1 to 4) (N63)
- 11 37 024 Removing and installing/replacing servomotor for eccentric shaft (cyl. 5 to 8) (N63)
- Engine Oil Pressure Check
- Engine Oil Pump
- 11 41 000 Removing and installing or replacing oil/vacuum pump (N57)
- 11 41 010 Removing and installing/replacing chain module for oil pump (PHEV)
- 11 41 010 Removing and installing/replacing chain module for oil pump/vacuum pump (N55) from March 2012
- 11 41 115 Removing and installing/replacing hydraulic valve (N55)
- 11 41 000 Removing and installing/replacing oil pump (N55) from March 2012
- 11 41 000 Removing and installing/replacing oil pump (N63)
- 11 41 150 Removing and installing/replacing roller chain for oil pump drive (N63)
- 11 41 115 Removing and installing/replacing the hydraulic valve (PHEV)
- Engine Oil Filter, Turbocharger Oil Lines
- 11 42 260 Removing and installing oil return cover (N63)
- 11 42 198 Removing and installing oil feed line for turbocharger (PHEV)
- 11 42 200 Removing and installing/replacing oil feed line for turbocharger (N63)
- 11 42 020 Removing and installing/replacing complete full-flow oil filter (N57)
- 11 42 020 Removing and installing/replacing full-flow oil filter (N55)
- 11 42 020 Removing and installing/replacing full-flow oil filter (PHEV)
- 11 42 035 Removing and installing/replacing the thermostat housing (N55)
- Engine Oil Dipstick Guide Tube
- Engine Oil Cooler
- Water Pump
- Thermostat
- 11 53 082 Removing and installing/replacing coolant feed line (PHEV)
- 11 53 086 Removing and installing/replacing coolant return line (PHEV)
- 11 53 795 Removing and installing/replacing changeover valve for low pressure exhaust-gas recirculation cooler (N57)
- 11 53 795 Removing and installing/replacing electric coolant pump for low pressure exhaust-gas recirculation cooler (N57)
- 11 53 000 Removing and installing or replacing coolant thermostat (N57)
- 11 53 090 Removing and installing/replacing auxiliary water pump for turbocharger (N63)
- 11 53 742 Removing and installing/replacing coolant pipe (N57)
- 11 53 000 Removing and installing/replacing coolant thermostat (N55)
- 11 53 000 Removing and installing/replacing coolant thermostat (PHEV)
- Intake Plenum, Charge Air Duct
- 11 61 730 BMW leakage test for air intake system (N20/N26)
- 11 61 730 BMW leakage test for intake system (N63)
- 11 61 362 Removing and installing/replacing right charge air line (PHEV)
- 11 61 050 Removing and installing intake plenum (N55)
- 11 61 050 Removing and installing intake plenum (PHEV)
- 11 61 550 Removing and installing/replacing intake plenum (N57)
- 11 61 360 Removing and installing/replacing pressure pipe from turbocharger to charge air cooler (N57)
- 11 61 350 Removing and installing/replacing pressure pipe on throttle body (N57)
- 11 61 365 Removing and installing/replacing front left charge air duct (N55)
- 11 61 065 Removing and installing/replacing left intake plenum (N63)
- 11 61 365 Removing and installing/replacing left-hand charge air line (PHEV)
- 11 61 086 Removing and installing/replacing mixing tube for intake air (N57)
- 11 61 368 Removing and installing/replacing rear left charge-air duct (N55)
- 11 61 068 Removing and installing/replacing right intake plenum (N63)
- Turbocharger
- 11 65 300 Adjusting electrical controller drive (wastegate valve) (N55)
- 11 65 300 Removing and installing/replacing the electrical actuator drive for the wastegate (N55)
- 11 65 Connection diagram, vacuum activation (N63)
- 11 65 020 Removing and installing/replacing turbocharger (N55)
- 11 65 020 Removing and installing or replacing turbocharger (N57)
- 11 65 185 Removing and installing/replacing heat shield at bottom (N63)
- 11 65 180 Removing and installing/replacing heat shield at top (N63)
- 11 65 310 Removing and installing/replacing blow-off valve (N20)
- 11 65 300 Removing and installing/replacing electrical actuator (wastegate valve) (N20)
- 11 65 020 Removing and installing/replacing turbocharger (PHEV)
- 11 65 030 Removing and installing/replacing turbocharger, left (cyl. 5-8) (N63)
- 11 65 025 Removing and installing/replacing turbocharger, right, (cyl. 1-4) (N63)
- 11 65 010 Removing and installing/replacing vacuum reservoir (N63)
- Engine Vacuum Pump
- 11 66 521 Checking function of vacuum system (N20)
- 11 66 521 Checking function of vacuum system (N55)
- 11 66 521 Checking function of vacuum system (N63)
- 11 66 000 Removing and installing the vacuum pump (PHEV)
- 11 66 010 Removing and installing/replacing vacuum line on oil vacuum pump (N57)
- 11 66 000 Removing and installing/replacing vacuum pump (N55) from March 2012
- 11 66 000 Removing and installing/replacing vacuum pump (N63)
- Exhaust Gas RECIRCULATION System
- Turbocharger Pressure Converter
- Oxygen Sensors
- 13 62 651 Removing/replacing oxygen sensor (N57)
- 11 78 610 Replacing monitoring sensor (PHEV)
- 13 62 534 Replacing exhaust-gas temperature sensor (N57)
- 13 62 663 Replacing exhaust-gas temperature sensor after catalytic converter (N57)
- 11 78 610 Replacing lambda oxygen monitoring sensor (N55)
- 11 78 530 Replacing left control sensor (N63)
- 11 78 540 Replacing left monitoring sensor (N63)
- 11 78 510 Replacing oxygen control sensor (N55)
- 11 78 533 Replacing right control sensor (N63)
- 11 78 543 Replacing right monitoring sensor (N63)
- 11 78 510 Replacing the control sensor (PHEV)
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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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