DIY: 2006 X5 3.0i CCV Overhaul

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DIY: 2006 X5 3.0i CCV Overhaul

Disclaimer: if I have to do this CCV again, I’d not keep the stock setup, it is a PITA job. Instead, I’d have done the mod by BavarianE39, it is simpler and better. See link by BavarianE39:

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...-problems.html


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However, since I have OFH Gasket leak, and I already bought the parts for stock CCV from BMW, here you go. Also, the CCV job is much much easier with the OFH out of the way!

No need to remove intake manifold for CCV job!

Make sure you read the links I wrote in the past, it will make this job easier:

* OFH Gasket for 1998 528i:
1998 528I Oil Filter Housing Gasket & “Freeze Plugs” Repair (E39) - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums

* OFH bolts stripping issue for M54 engine:
Help Oil Filter Housing Bolt Stripped?

* Fan Clutch Nut ---> how to install easily using poultry cord:
DIY - Fan Clutch Nut Installation - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums


GENERAL NOTE:

- Make a list (and label) each connector because you will disconnect quite a few connectors!

- During installation, make sure you re-connect them all using your checklist.

- OFH: 2 connectors

- ICV: 1 connector

- Throttle Body: 1 connector

- Alternator: one connector and one 13-mm nut for the red cable.

- Air Mass Meter: 1 connector

- Oil all CCV pipe connector before installation, it is easier to do it with oil!


1. Parts List: #1, #2, #3 sold as a kit. I also bought #4 and #7. Don’t forget dipstick housing O-ring.













2. Oil leak under the car:






3. Fan Clutch removal. Look up PB Blaster, screwdriver trick on how to counter-hold:






4. I have hydraulic tensioner, so 8-mm hex socket is the way to go. Make a diagram of belt routing so it makes installation easier.









5. “Too lazy” to remove the battery cable (spare tire off, this bracket, that bracket etc.), I did it the ghetto way, simply use a string to tie the alternator cable out of the way. It works great. Saved 15 minutes playing with trunk battery disconnection etc.!






6. Alternator is VALEO for my car.






7. Once the Air Mass Meter is off.
- DISA: two (2) T40 bolts
- ICV: two (2) T40 bolts
- Throttle Body: four (4) 10-mm bolts








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