BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing/replacing starter motor (N52T)
IMPORTANT: Aluminum-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminum screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released .
Aluminum screws/bolts are permitted with and without color coding (blue).
For reliable identification: Aluminum screws/bolts are not magnetic .
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage) .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition.
- Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
- Remove INTAKE PLENUM .
Unlock connector (1) and remove.
Unfasten nut.
Remove positive battery cable (2).
Release screw (1).
Installation note:
Replace aluminum screws.
Unfasten screws (2).
Installation note:
Replace aluminum screws.
Remove starter motor (3).
Installation note:
Check starter pinion and ring gear for damage. Replace starter motor if necessary.
Assemble engine.
Only during starter replacement and on vehicles with MSA (automatic engine start-stop function):
- Use BMW diagnosis system to reset the starter counter.
Removing and installing/replacing starter motor (N47 D20 O1)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Switch off ignition.
Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE .
Release nut (1) and remov ...
Removing and installing/replacing starter motor (N55)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Switch off ignition.
Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove INTAKE PLENUM .
Unlock connector (1) and remove ...
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with City Braking function: Warning with braking function
Display
If a collision with a recognized vehicle is imminent
a warning symbol appears in the instrument
cluster and in the Head-Up Display.
The vehicle lights up red:
prewarning.
Brake and increase distance.
The vehicle flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds: acute warning.
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