Vehicle Maintenance BMW X5 E53

Running in a car
Engines and transmission Operation of the vehicle after purchase or repair of its main components (engine, gearbox, rear axle reducer) it is necessary to start...

Carrying out maintenance work
This section is based on the maintenance requirements (TO) set forth by BMW-AG and many years of experience in operating the vehicle. It is aimed at helping...

Maintenance intervals
Attention! Below are the items of the most complete maintenance according to the Inspection regulations. The exact scope of maintenance for a particular car...

Resetting the maintenance indicator
The maintenance indicator must be reset in the following order. Prepare the device "61.1.110" - zeroer. Turn off the ignition and install a reset device on the...

Checking the engine oil level and replacing it
Attention! Before changing the oil, protect the generator from contamination by covering it with film. During operation, the oil is subject to dilution and...

Coolant level control
All engines of the X5 E53 series have a compensating overpressure cooling system. The expansion tank is located in the engine compartment and is connected to...

Checking the brake fluid level
Attention! Brake fluid is an aggressive component for the skin, especially for the eyes, is acutely toxic when it enters the body and destroys the paintwork....

Checking the washer reservoir level
The windshield and headlight washer fluid is located in a plastic tank on the right side of the engine compartment (Fig. 2.24). The fluid level (7.8 l) in the...

Checking the condition of the tires
BMW "X5" cars with the "E53" body have different tires and disks, depending on the model. Tires and disks require regular inspection of their condition. On...

Checking and adjusting idle speed and CO levels
The initial position of the engine before adjusting the idle speed and CO level must meet the following conditions: the engine is warmed up to normal operating...

Replacing the air filter element
The replacement of the air filter element of the engine "M54" must be carried out in the following order. Open the clamps (1, Fig. 2.27)and lift the cover (2)...

Checking the brake system
Attention! When working on the brake system, it is prohibited to use compressed air and gasoline-based solvents. Disc brake mechanisms have built-in brake pad...

Checking the steering system
Steering play Checking the play (free running) the steering wheel must be carried out by rotating the steering wheel in one direction and the other, while it...

Wheels and tires
Rotation (rearrangement) tires should be checked on the vehicle at least every 5,000 km or when signs of uneven tread wear appear. The replacement diagram is...

Checking the condition of hoses and pipelines
Attention! Before removing the hoses, release the pressure in them. Disconnect the air conditioner hoses only at the service station. Constantly elevated...

Checking the condition of drive belts
The condition of the drive belts of the engine's auxiliary units (Fig. 2.37) plays an important role in its stable operation. They are used to drive the...

Checking the battery status
BMW "X5" cars with "E53" body are equipped with AB, which do not require special care, except for adding distilled water. Models of the last period of...

Checking and replacing spark plugs
Checking and replacing spark plugs (SP) must be done in the following order. Turn off the engine and let it cool down to the ambient temperature. Check the...

Lubrication of body locking devices
Lubricate the door locks in the area of the locking pins, lugs and adjacent surfaces with a universal lubricant such as "Optimol-Optitemh TT1". Lock the car...

Checking seat belts
Warning! It is prohibited to disassemble the seat belt tensioner, as this may cause the spring to fly out and cause injury. Seat belts must be replaced...

Checking the windshield wipers
Over time, a road film forms on windshield wipers, which prevents the blade from adhering tightly to the glass and reduces its effectiveness. Wipers should be...

Replacing brake fluid
Brake fluid is used in the brake system drive and clutch release, a toxic and hygroscopic product. It absorbs moisture from the air through the ventilation...

Replacing the coolant
The engine cooling system should periodically, once every three years, have its coolant replaced - antifreeze, a mixture of ethylene glycol and distilled...

Replacing the fuel filter
Attention! All work carried out on the engine fuel system is fire hazardous and requires increased safety precautions. Replacing the fuel filter of a gasoline...

Checking the level and replacing transmission oils
Attention! Draining oil from transmission units must be done on a warmed-up car, immediately after it has stopped. Beware of burns from the exhaust system of...

Changing the oil in the manual transmission
The transmission oil in a manual gearbox (MT) must be replaced in the following order. Prepare the workplace, tools and consumables. Take a trip and install...

Automatic transmission oil change
Automatic transmission type "A5S 390R" The oil level in the automatic transmission type "A5S 390R" must be checked in the following order. Place the car in a...

Changing the oil in the front axle gearbox
The oil in the front axle gearbox must be changed in the following order. Warm up the front axle gearbox to operating temperature by driving 7-10 km at high...

Changing the oil in the rear axle gearbox
The oil change in the rear axle gearbox of the BMW X5 E53 must be carried out in the following order. Warm up the rear axle gearbox of the car to operating...

Changing the oil in the transfer case
The oil change in the transfer case (TC) of the "NV12S" type must be carried out in the following order. Warm up the car's RK to operating temperature by...

Checking the thickness of the driven clutch disc
The clutch is self-adjusting and does not require maintenance. The thickness of the clutch disc is measured with a special control gauge. Measurements must be...

Checking electrical systems
As part of the maintenance, it is necessary to check the proper functioning of the electrical equipment system: external lighting; illumination of the engine...

Replacing the cabin air filter
The cabin air filters are located in the front part of the engine compartment, on the right and left. The filter is replaced when the ventilation system power...

Visual inspection of the underbody
To check the condition of the underbody and its elements, it is necessary to thoroughly wash the car from underneath. Conduct visual inspection of the...

Final maintenance operations
Upon completion of the vehicle maintenance work, it is necessary to check the reset of the maintenance interval display and, if necessary, reset it as...

Maintenance and care activities for a vehicle temporarily in storage
If your car is temporarily in storage, you must: conserve the exterior paintwork every 6 months (every 4 months for hot climates); release the parking brake;...

General requirements for car repair
The majority of malfunctions of mechanical units and assemblies during operation occur as a result of friction processes, deformation of elements, aging of...

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