Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 12 month / 15000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW X5 (E53) 4.4i, BMW X5 (E53) 3.0i, BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is, BMW X5 (E53) 3.0i … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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

All the parts you need to replace – Fuel Filter for X5 (E53) and other BMW models

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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:

Step 1

Open the fuel door.
Step 2

Unscrew the fuel filler cap.
Step 3

Lift the car and set it on jack stands.
Step 4

Support the underbody panel. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 5

Unscrew fixing bolts of the protective cover. Use a drive socket #12.
Step 6

Unscrew the heat insulation fasteners. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 7

Remove the protective cover. Use a crowbar.
Step 8

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.
Step 9

Loosen the fuel filter mounting. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 10

Prepare a container for fluids.
Step 11

Treat the fasteners attaching the tubes to the fuel filter. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Loosen the fuel filter clamps. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

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.
Step 14

Remove the fuel filter. Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
Step 15

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.
Step 16

Tighten the fuel filter fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 17

Connect the fuel supply lines to the fuel filter.
Step 18

Tighten the fuel supply line fastening. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Take the fluid container away from under the fuel filter.
Step 20

Install the protective cover.
Step 21

Tighten fixing bolts of the protective cover. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 22

Screw in the heat insulation fasteners. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 23

Remove the support from under the underbody panel.

Replacement: fuel filter – BMW X5 E53. AUTODOC recommends:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 24

Lower the car.
Step 25

Tighten the fuel filler cap.
Step 26

Close the fuel door.

AUTODOC recommends:
Before starting off, switch the ignition on and off several times. This should be done to activate the fuel pump to make it pump fuel through the fuel system.
Step 27

Run the engine for a few minutes. This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.

Step 28

Shut off the engine.

Replacement: fuel filter – BMW X5 E53. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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