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
| Engine | See | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2
Scheme 3
Scheme 4
Scheme 5
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.
| Application | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant Replacement Interval | 36 Months | ||
| Coolant Capacity | |||
| M54 | 8.9 Qts. (8.4L) | ||
| M62 | 13.2 Qts. (12.5L) | ||
| Fan Clutch | |||
| Fan On Temperature | |||
| M54 | 194° F (90° C) | ||
| M62 (4.4L) | 196-210° F (91-99° C) | ||
| M62 (4.6L) | 190-205° F (88-96° C) | ||
| Fan Off Temperature | 140° F (60° C) | ||
| Pressure Relief Valve Opens | 26.1-30.5 psi (1.8-2.1 bar) | ||
| Test Pressure For Cooling System | |||
| M54 | 14.5 psi (1 Bar) | ||
| M62 | 21.8 psi (1.5 Bar) | ||
| Thermostat Opening Temperature (Stamped In Thermostat) | |||
| M54 | 207° F (97° C) | ||
| M62 | (1) | ||
| (1) Unavailable from manufacturer | |||
| (1) | Unavailable from manufacturer |
COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS