Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 30000 km

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

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Serpentine belt

Replacement: serpentine belt – BMW X5 (E53). Tools you'll need:

                      Combination spanner #13
                    
                      Combination spanner #32
                    
                      Drive socket # 16 
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: serpentine belt – BMW X5 (E53). AUTODOC recommends:

All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: serpentine belt – BMW X5 (E53). Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Unscrew the fastener of the viscous fan clutch. Use a combination spanner #32.
Step 4

Remove the fan shroud seal.
Step 5

Unscrew and remove the viscous fan clutch.
Step 6

Remove the fan shroud.
Step 7

Pull aside the AC compressor belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #13.
Step 8

Remove the AC compressor belt.
Step 9

Remove the tensioner pulley cap.
Step 10

Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Remove the V-ribbed belt.
Step 12

Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.

Replacement: serpentine belt – BMW X5 (E53). Professionals recommend:
Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
Step 13

Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Install the V-ribbed belt.

Replacement: serpentine belt – BMW X5 (E53). Tip from AUTODOC:
Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
Step 15

Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Reinstall the tensioner pulley cap.
Step 17

Install the AC compressor belt.

Replacement: serpentine belt – BMW X5 (E53). Tip:
Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
Step 18

Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. Use a combination spanner #13.
Step 19

Install the fan shroud.
Step 20

Install and screw in the viscous fan clutch.
Step 21

Tighten the fastener of the viscous fan clutch. Use a combination spanner #32. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 nm torque.
Step 22

Reinstall the fan shroud seal.

Step 23

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 24

Close the hood.

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