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Specifications & Drive Belt Routing BMW X5 E53

Accessory Drive Belts 6 illustrations

IDENTIFICATION

Model (Chassis Code)Engine Size (Engine Code)
2000-2002
X5 (E53)4.4L (M62)
2001-2002
X5 (E53)3.0L (M54)
2002
X5 (E53)4.6L (M62)

CHASSIS ENGINE IDENTIFICATION

ADJUSTMENTS

An accessory component rotary drive is accomplished with two poly-V type drive belts. Once correctly installed the belts are self-adjusting with automatic hydraulic tensioners and are maintenance free.

VEHICLES WITH TWO POLY-V BELTS

EngineSee
M54
Alternator Drive Belt
Without Auxiliary Tensioning Roller(Scheme 1)
With Auxiliary Tensioning Roller(Scheme 2)
A/C Compressor Drive Belt
With Hydraulic Drive Belt & Tension Jack(Scheme 3)
With Mechanical Drive Belt & Tension Jack(Scheme 4)
M62
Alternator Drive Belt(Scheme 5)
A/C Compressor Drive Belt(Scheme 6)

DRIVE BELT ROUTING IDENTIFICATION

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Drive Belt Routing (M54)

Scheme 2

Scheme 2

Scheme 3

Scheme 3

Scheme 4

Scheme 4

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Drive Belt Routing (M62)

Scheme 6

Scheme 6

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Note. For electric cooling fan diagnosis and testing, see appropriate ELECTRIC COOLING FANS article. For cooling system removal and installation procedures, see appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article.

ApplicationSpecification
Coolant Replacement Interval36 Months
Coolant Capacity
M548.9 Qts. (8.4L)
M6213.2 Qts. (12.5L)
Fan Clutch
Fan On Temperature
M54194° F (90° C)
M62 (4.4L)196-210° F (91-99° C)
M62 (4.6L)190-205° F (88-96° C)
Fan Off Temperature140° F (60° C)
Pressure Relief Valve Opens26.1-30.5 psi (1.8-2.1 bar)
Test Pressure For Cooling System
M5414.5 psi (1 Bar)
M6221.8 psi (1.5 Bar)
Thermostat Opening Temperature (Stamped In Thermostat)
M54207° F (97° C)
M62(1)
(1) Unavailable from manufacturer
(1)Unavailable from manufacturer

COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS