How to carry out replacement: Fuel Filter 3.0 d BMW X5 E53
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When to replace the Fuel Filter on your BMW X5
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW X5 (E53) 4.4 i, BMW X5 (E53) 3.0 i, BMW X5 (E53) 4.6 is, BMW X5 (E53) 3.0 i … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change fuel filter BMW X5 (E53) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – BMW X5 E53. Tools you'll need:
WD-40 spray
Drive socket # 8
Drive socket # 7
Drive socket # 12
Ratchet wrench
Phillips Screwdriver
Round-nose pliers
Crow bar
Fluid container
Hydraulic transmission jack
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Replacement: fuel filter – BMW X5 E53. Professionals recommend:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – BMW X5 E53
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the fuel door.
  2. Step 2
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    Unscrew the fuel filler cap.
  3. Step 3
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    Lift the car and set it on jack stands.
  4. Step 4
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    Support the underbody panel. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew fixing bolts of the protective cover. Use a drive socket #12.
  6. Step 6
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    Unscrew the heat insulation fasteners. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 7
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    Remove the protective cover. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 8
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    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: fuel filter – BMW X5 E53. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  9. Step 9
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    Loosen the fuel filter mounting. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  10. Step 10
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    Prepare a container for fluids.
  11. Step 11
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    Treat the fasteners attaching the tubes to the fuel filter. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 12
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    Loosen the fuel filter clamps. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 13
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    Disconnect the fuel supply lines from the fuel filter. Use round-nose pliers.
    Replacement: fuel filter – BMW X5 E53. Tip:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  14. Step 14
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    Remove the fuel filter. Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
  15. Step 15
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    Install a new fuel filter.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Remember, it is important not to mix up the input and output of the filter. Arrows on the filter indicate the direction of fuel flow.During installation, take care to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the fuel filter housing.Attention! Use quality filters – BMW X5 E53.
  16. Step 16
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    Tighten the fuel filter fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
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