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Product Information.
Petrol Engines E70.

Lightweight 6-cylinder engine with

magnesium crankcase

Ultramodern and high-torque 8-cylinder

engine
Notes on this Product Information

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The following symbols are used in this Product Information to facilitate
better comprehension and to draw attention to important information.

3 contains information to facilitate better understanding of the

described systems and their function.

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BMW vehicles conform to the highest safety and quality standards.
Changes in terms of environmental protection, customer benefits and
design render necessary continuous development of systems and
components. Consequently, this may result in deviations between this
Product Information and the vehicles available in the training course.
This document relates exclusively to left-hand drive vehicles with Europe
specifications. Some controls or components are in part arranged
differently in right-hand drive vehicles than shown on the graphics in the
Product Information. Further differences may arise as the result of the
equipment variants used in specific markets or countries.

Additional sources of information

Further information on the individual subjects can be found in the
following:
- Owner's Handbook
- BMW diagnosis system
- Workshop systems documentation
- BMW Service - Technical
Contents.
Petrol Engines E70.

Models 1
Engine variants 1

Introduction 5
Cultivated and powerful 5

System overview 9
Digital motor electronics 9

System components 15
N52B30O1 engine 15
N62B48O1 engine 19
Exhaust system 22
Cooling system 23
Fuel supply system 27

Service information 31
System components 31

Summary 33
Points to remember 33

Test questions 35
Questions 35
Answers to questions 38
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Models.
Petrol engines E70.

Engine variants
The X5 (E70) will be available with the
following petrol engine variants at the time of
its market launch in November 2006:

Cylinder capacity in cm3

Power output in kW/bhp

Engine management
Bore/stroke in mm

Torque in Nm/lbft
at rpm (US)

at rpm (US)
Engine
Model

193/260 305/225
X5 3.0si US N52B30O1 2996 88/85 MSV80
6600 2500
261/350 475/350
X5 4.8i US N62B48O1 4799 88,3/93 ME9.2.3
6200 3500

The X5 (E70) will be available with the

following petrol engine variants at the time of
its market launch in April 2007:
Cylinder capacity in cm3

Power in kW/bhp at rpm

Engine management
Torque in Nm at rpm
Bore/stroke in mm
Engine
Model

200/272 315
X5 3.0si ECE N52B30O1 2996 88/85 MSV80
6600 2500
261/355 475
X5 4.8i ECE N62B48O1 4799 88,3/93 ME9.2.3
6200 3500

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N52B30O1 engine
To date, the N52 engine has been fitted in
following models:

Power output in (kW/bhp)

Cylinder capacity in cm3

Engine management
Engine variant

Torque in Nm

First used
Models

N52B30O0 330i, 530i, 630i, 730i 2996 190/258 300 MSV70 9/04
N52B25U0 523i 2497 130/177 230 MSV70 3/05
N52B25O0 325i, 525i 2497 160/218 250 MSV70 3/05
N52B30U0 325i US 2996 155/210 250 MSV70 3/05
N52B30O0 130i, Z4 3.0si 2996 195/265 315 MSV70 9/05
N52B30KO1 330i 2996 200/272 315 MSV80 9/06
N52B30KM1 328i US 2996 172/230 270 MSV80 9/06
N52B25KO1 325i 2497 160/218 250 MSV80 9/06
N52B25KU1 323i 2497 140/190 230 MSV80 9/06
N52B30KO1 X5 3.0si US 2996 193/260* 305 MSV80 11/06
N52B30KO1 X5 3.0si 2996 200/272 315 MSV80 4/06
* US power output designation in SAE-HP (Society of Automotive Engineers - horsepower)
1 SAE-HP = 1.014 DIN-PS (German Institute for Standards - horsepower)

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N62B48O1 engine
To date, the N62 engine has been fitted in
following models:

Power output in (kW/bhp)

Cylinder capacity in cm3

Engine management
Engine variant

Torque in Nm

First used
Models

N62B36O0 735i 3600 200/272 360 ME9.2 11/01

N62B44O0 545i, 645Ci, 745i 4398 245/333 450 ME9.2 11/01
N62B44O0 X5 4.4i 4398 235/320 440 ME9.2 9/03
N62B44O0 545i, 645Ci 4398 245/333 450 ME9.2.1 9/03
N62B48O0 X5 4.8is 4799 265/360 490 ME9.2 4/04
N62B40O1 540i, 740i 4000 225/306 390 ME9.2.2 3/05
N62B48O1 550i, 650i, 750i 4799 270/367 490 ME9.2.2 3/05
N62B48O1 X5 4.8i US 4799 261/350* 475 ME9.2.3 11/06
N62B48O1 X5 4.8i 4799 261/355 475 ME9.2.3 4/06
* US power output designation in SAE-HP (Society of Automotive Engineers - horsepower)
1 SAE-HP = 1.014 DIN-PS (German Institute for Standards - horsepower)

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Introduction.
Petrol engines E70.

Cultivated and powerful

The modern engines available at its launch are familiar systems and components. Specifically
in line with the high standards the new X5 sets they are the following:
itself.
• N52B30O1 engine
At its market launch, the E70 available with the
• N62B48O1 engine
N52B30O1 and N62B48O1 petrol engines,
representing the best engines in their class. • Cooling system
The engines have been correspondingly
• Exhaust system
adapted for use in the E70.
• Fuel supply system.
This Product Information only describes the
new features and changes to the already

N52B30O1 engine
The familiar 6-cylinder in-line engine The N52 was introduced for the first time in
N52B30O1 is the entry-level engine for the September 2004 in the 630i. At that time, the
E70. engine set new standards with its magnesium
crankcase and VALVETRONIC II system.

1 - N52B30O1 Engine

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The engine underwent minor modifications in • Crankcase ventilation

September 2006 and is now designated
• Hot-film air mass meter (HFM)
N52K.
• Throttle valve
With the introduction of the N52K,
modifications were made in following areas: • Digital motor electronics.
• Cylinder head cover The following systems have been adapted on
the N52K engine for the E70:
• Camshafts
• Intake system
• Crankshaft
• Belt drive
• Stem diameter of exhaust valves increased
to 6 mm instead of 5 mm • Oil pan.
• Torsional vibration damper

Technical data

Engine/ M54B30/ N52B30O1/

vehicle E53 E70
Engine type 6 inline 6 inline
Displacement [cm3] 2979 2996
Bore/stroke [mm] 89.6/84 88.0/85
Power output [kW/bhp] 170/231 200/272
Power output US [kW/hp] (SAE-hp) 193/260
at engine speed [rpm] 5900 6600
Torque [Nm] 300 315
Torque US [Nm/lbft] 305/225
at engine speed [rpm] 3500 2500
Compression ratio ε 10.2 10.7
Valves/cylinder 4 4
Fuel specification [RON] 98 98
Fuel [RON] 91 - 98 91 - 98
Firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4 1-5-3-6-2-4
Digital motor electronics MS43 MSV80
Exhaust emission standard EURO3 EURO4
LEV ULEVII

The difference in the power output in the US

model compared to the ECE model results
from a shorter manifold and additional
underfloor catalytic converters for the purpose
of conforming to ULEVII emission standard.

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N62B48O1 engine
The high-end motorization at the launch of the The N62 engine, which was introduced with
E70 is the N62B48O1 engine. the E65 in 2001, was already fitted in the
predecessor X5 E53.

2 - N62B48O1 engine

The reengineered version N62TU which was Changes have been made to the following
also introduced in the E65 in 2005 is now also components for use in the E70:
fitted in the new X5.
• Intake system
• Belt drive
• Oil pan.

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Technical data

Engine/vehicle N62B44/E53 N62B48O1/E70

Engine type V8 V8
V-angle 90° 90°
Displacement [cm3] 4398 4799
Bore/stroke [mm] 82.7/92 88.3/93
Power output [kW/bhp] 235/320 261/355
Power output US [kW/hp] (SAE-hp) 261/350
at engine speed [rpm] 6100 6250
Torque [Nm] 440 475
Torque US [Nm/lbft] 475/350
at engine speed [rpm] 3600 3500
Compression ratio ε 10.0 10.5
Valves/cylinder 4 4
Fuel specification [RON] 98 98
Fuel [RON] 91 - 98 91 - 98
Firing order 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Digital motor electronics ME9.2 ME9.2.3
VALVETRONIC VALVETRONIC
control unit control unit
Exhaust emission standard EURO3 EURO4
LEV ULEVII

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System overview.
Petrol engines E70.

Digital motor electronics

The N52B30O1 engine is equipped with the The following graphics show the interfaces of
engine management MSV80 that is also used the engine management in the vehicle. You
in the E92. will find more detailed circuit diagrams of the
control units in the fold-out pages.
The N62B48O1 engine is equipped with the
engine management ME9.2.3 that is a new
development of the familiar ME9.2.2.

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MSV80

1 - Interfaces MSV80

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Index Explanation Index Explanation

1 Starter 12 Battery
2 Alternator 13 Intelligent battery sensor
3 Coolant temperature sensor at 14 Transfer box control unit
radiator outlet
4 Oil pressure switch 15 Electric fuel pump (EKP)
5 Electric coolant pump 16 EKP relay (only US)
6 Electric fan (engine cooling) 17 EKP module (only ECE)
7 Magnetic clutch, A/C compressor 18 Junction box control unit
8 E-box fan 19 CAS control unit (car access system)
9 DME control unit 20 EGS control unit (electronic
(digital motor electronics) transmission control)
10 Diagnosis module for fuel tank 21 Brake light switch
leakage (DMTL) (only US)
11 Safety battery terminal 22 Diagnosis connection

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ME9.2.3

2 - Interfaces ME9.2.3

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Index Explanation Index Explanation

1 Starter 12 Safety battery terminal
2 Alternator 13 Battery
3 Coolant temperature sensor at 14 Intelligent battery sensor
radiator outlet
4 Oil pressure switch 15 Transfer box control unit
5 Electric fan (engine cooling) 16 Electric fuel pump (EKP)
6 VALVETRONIC relay 17 EKP relay
7 VALVETRONIC control unit 18 Junction box control unit
8 Magnetic clutch, A/C compressor 19 CAS control unit (car access system)
9 E-box fan 20 EGS control unit (electronic
transmission control)
10 DME control unit 21 Brake light switch
(digital motor electronics)
11 Diagnosis module for fuel tank 22 Diagnosis connection
leakage (DMTL) (only US)

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System components.
Petrol engines E70.

N52B30O1 engine
The N52B30O1 engine was introduced in the modifications to the N52K compared to the
E92 in September 2006. The engine has been N52 and the components specific to the E70
adapted for use in the E70. The changes and are described in the following.

The N52B30O1 engine is already

Engine mechanical systems known from the E92. This engine is
a further development of the N52
engine that was introduced in the
Cylinder head cover frequency range in which the torsional 630i.
vibration damper is effective has been
The cylinder head cover on the N52K is made The engine has been specifically
correspondingly adapted. adapted in the areas of the intake air
from plastic therefore steel bolts are used for system, belt drive and oil sump for
use in the E70.
the threaded connections. The earth (ground) The torsional vibration damper is designed as
connection of the ignition coils is made by a composite damper. This means the rubber For the first time at BMW, the intake
air system is a fixed part of the
means of two stud bolts that are connected to layer that connects the masses is not engine. The digital hot-film air mass
the cylinder head. vulcanized but rather takes the form of a meter is accommodated in the
casing of the intake air silencer.
rubber band.
The crankcase ventilation is now integrated in
3
There are two versions of the belt
the cylinder head cover together with the oil New bolts are used for mounting the drive depending on the equipment
variant. A single belt drive is fitted as
separator. torsional vibration damper. The tightening the basic version and a double belt
instructions have been changed accordingly. drive for the higher equipment
configuration.
Oil pan Mixing up the bolts can result in damage to the
belt drive. 1
The geometry of the cast aluminium oil pan
has been correspondingly adapted to suit the
Belt drive
space conditions in the E70. It also has the
mounting points for the front axle gearbox. The basic belt drive has been adopted from
the N52B30O1 engine in the E92. This belt
Crankshaft drive is a single belt system and consists of a
ribbed V-belt with six V-ribs.
The crankshaft has a higher degree of balance
(92 % instead of 83 %) in order to reduce the Due to the higher load, the belt drive is
load on the engine-gearbox system. designed as a double belt system if the E70 is
equipped with at least one of the following
Torsional vibration damper options:
The design layout of the torsional vibration • Active steering system
damper is adapted to the crankshaft. In view of
• Adaptive drive
the higher degree of crankshaft
compensation, the first order vibrations are • 220 A alternator.
shifted into a higher frequency range. The

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1 - Belt drive N52B30O1 engine

Index Explanation Index Explanation

A Basic belt drive 4 Power steering pump
B Double belt drive 5 Ribbed V-belt
1 Tensioning pulley 6 Torsional vibration damper
2 Alternator 7 A/C compressor
3 Deflection pulley 8 ELAST drive belt for A/C
compressor

The main drive belt with seven V-ribs drives internal high-pressure forming process is also
the power steering pump and alternator. An fitted on the N52K. To date, this type of
ELAST drive belt with four V-ribs provides the camshaft was used on the N52 only for the
secondary drive for the A/C compressor. In exhaust camshaft.
this case, the A/C compressor is
For production reasons, cast camshafts can
correspondingly adapted to the modified belt
also be installed at the production plant. For
drive.
this reason, the engine can be fitted with any
3 Only fit the ELAST drive belt for the A/C feasible combination of cast and lightweight
compressor with the special tool specifically construction camshafts.
provided for this purpose. Otherwise there is a
risk of damage to the belt and the belt pulley. Valves
Precisely follow the repair instructions. 1 The stem diameter of the exhaust valves has
been increased from 5 mm to 6 mm.
Camshafts
In contrast to the N52, a lightweight
construction intake camshaft produced in an

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Oil supply
Electronic oil level measurement Although the QLT is a new component, it has
the same functions as the previous sensor.
An oil quality-level-temperature sensor (QLT)
The QLT is longer to match the geometry of
is used for the purpose of measuring the oil
the oil pan in the E70.
level in the N52B30O1 in the E70.

Intake air control

For the first time at BMW, the intake air unfiltered air resonator and a double-chamber
silencer is a fixed part of the engine. The filtered air resonator are used for the purpose
unfiltered air duct is crash-optimized. An of achieving the required sound quality.

2 - Intake air control

N52B30O1 engine

Index Explanation Index

1 Hot-film air mass meter (HFM) 6 Unfiltered air pipe
2 Filtered air pipe 7 Intake silencer
3 Double-chamber filtered air 8 Air cleaner
resonator
4 Bracket 9 Intake silencer cover
5 Unfiltered air resonator

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Hot-film air mass meter (HFM) reliable signal transfer to the DME. The
sensors are also non-wearing.
A digital hot-film air mass meter (HFM) is used
in connection with the N52B30O1 engine in The signal is output in analogue form by one
the E70. This HFM is accommodated in the sensor in the range from 0.3 to 4.6 V and
cover of the intake silencer. inverted by the other sensor from 4.6 to 0.3 V.
By forming the differential value, the DME
Throttle valve evaluates the plausibility of the signal.
The N52K is equipped with a new throttle A new plug connector ensures the greatest
valve. The throttle valve setting is now possible contact quality. In this connector, the
measured in a contactless system by means contact force that acts on the pins is
of two redundant magnetoresistive sensors. decoupled from the plug-in force. In this way,
These sensors exhibit an extremely high it has been possible to increase the contact
degree of measuring accuracy. The force by 10 times of that of a conventional plug
magnetoresistive sensor is already known as connector.
the eccentric shaft sensor in the
VALVETRONIC system. Compared to the
3 The connector for the throttle valve can
be plugged on twisted over the first few
potentiometers in the predecessor models,
millimetres. The connector may then be
these sensors in the throttle valve permit 100
damaged if an attempt is made to plug it in
times the power level. This power ensures
with force. 1

Engine electrical system

Digital motor electronics The relay for the power supply to the fuel
injectors in no longer required on the
The engine management MSV80 is used in
N52B30O1 in the E70. The power is now
connection with the N52K. This system is a
supplied via terminal 87.
further development of the MSV70 and
several details have been adapted accordingly.
Alternator
The MSV80 now has a modified connection
The basic alternator for the M52B30O1
for the digital HFM as it requires one less pin.
engine is the Bosch M2.5 with a rating of
The connection of the throttle valve sensors 180 A. The Valeo TG23 at 220 A is used for
has a lower input resistance. This facilitates equipment variants that have a higher power
the higher current for the magnetoresistive consumption.
resistors.

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N62B48O1 engine

Engine mechanical systems

Oil pan the ELAST drive belt is tensioned to the
required value by a linear tensioner. This
The geometry of the aluminium oil pan has
makes fitting of the ELAST-belt easier as no
been correspondingly adapted due to the
special tools are required for tightening.
position of the front axle gearbox. The N62B48O1 engine was
introduced in the E65 as the 750i/iL
Index Explanation and since then has also been used in
Belt drive the E6x as the 550i/650i.
1 ELAST drive belt for A/C The N62B48O1 engine has been
compressor correspondingly adapted in the
areas of the intake air system, belt
2 Coolant pump drive, oil pan and DME for use in the
E70.
3 Tensioning pulley Also in this case, the intake air
control system is fixed on the
4 Deflection pulley engine.
5 Alternator A new feature in the belt drive is the
linear tensioner for the ELAST-drive
6 Power steering pump belt of the A/C compressor. This
tensioner enables simpler
7 Ribbed V-belt installation of the ELAST-belt while
rendering special tools unnecessary.
8 Torsional vibration damper
9 Linear tensioner
10 A/C compressor

3 It is important that the procedure for fitting

the ELAST drive belt for the A/C compressor
is followed precisely as described in the repair
3 - Belt drive N62B48O1 engine instructions otherwise the linear tensioner
may be damaged. 1
The belt drive of the N62B48O1 engine has
been modified for use on the E70. The The exact position of the alternator and of the
alternator and power steering pump has been A/C compressor is ensured by a threaded
repositioned for space reasons. The belt drive insert.
has been correspondingly adapted.
3 It is important to precisely follow the
The belt drive is a double system as standard. procedure described in the repair instructions
The main drive for the power steering pump, when installing the alternator or the A/C
alternator and coolant pump consists of a compressor. Otherwise, the belt drive may
ribbed V-belt with seven grooves. squeak and result in damage to the ribbed V-
belt. 1
The A/C compressor is driven by an ELAST
drive belt. A new feature of this system is that

Oil supply
Electronic oil level measurement
The oil quality-level-temperature sensor
(QLT) is also used on the N62B48O1 engine
for measuring the oil level in the E70.

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Intake air control

For the first time at BMW, the air intake throughput rates. The intake air control is
system is fixed to the engine in the E70. Flow designed as a dual-flow system in order to
conditions have been optimized for the high air minimize pressure losses on the intake side.

4 - Intake air control

N62B48O1 engine

Index Explanation Index Explanation

1 Unfiltered air pipe 6 Hot-film air mass meter (HFM)
2 Unfiltered air resonator 7 Intake silencer cover
3 Filtered air resonator 8 Air cleaner
4 Double-chamber filtered air resonator 9 Intake silencer
5 Filtered air pipe 10 Bracket

Two unfiltered air resonators, one single- chamber filtered air resonator are used for
chamber filtered air resonator and one double- achieving the required acoustic qualities.

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Engine electrical system

Digital motor electronics The ME9.2.3 also offers potential for the
introduction of further functions in the future.
The ME9.2.3 is a further development of the
ME9.2.2. This system is equipped with a
Alternator
faster processor (66 MHz instead of 56 MHz)
in order to cope with the increased scope of The basic alternator is the Valeo TG17 with a
functions and diagnostic procedures such as rated current of 180 A.
OBD on CAN, wheel torque interface for
The Valeo TG23 at 220 A is used to cover the
xDrive.
power requirements of higher equipment
variants.

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Exhaust system
In line with the different motorization of the requirements of this vehicle (e.g. emission,
E70, exhaust systems have been developed acoustics, etc.).
that comply with the more demanding

N52B30O1 engine
EU4 and ULEV 2 are standard on the E70 with The US version has an underbody catalytic
N52B30O1 engine. converter for each pipe in this section for the
purpose of conforming to ULEV 2. These
The US variant has two cast 3-in-1 short
catalytic converters are not controlled, i.e.
exhaust manifolds to conform to ULEV 2. This
there are no oxygen sensors.
arrangement ensures the catalytic converters
heat up rapidly. The wrap-construction intermediate silencer
has a volume of 5 litres. A front silencer is not
The ECE variant has longer steel tube
fitted. The intermediate silencer is followed by
manifolds.
the crossover point designed as a pipe
A catalytic converter with 900 cells is junction (1 x 75 mm). The transverse wrap-
connected to each exhaust manifold. construction rear silencer has a volume of 30
litres. The left and right tail pipes pass through
The pipes of the dual-flow exhaust system run
the bumper panel.
adjacent to each other up to the intermediate
silencer. The pipes have the same diameter of
55 mm.

N62B48O1 engine
The E70 with the N62B48O1 engine fitted. Each wrap-construction intermediate
conforms to EU4 (ECE) and ULEV 2 (US) as silencer has a volume of 4 litres. The
standard. transverse wrap-construction rear silencer has
a volume of 36 litres. The left and right tail
The engine is fitted on both sides with a new
pipes pass through the bumper panel.
air gap-insulated exhaust manifold with 4-into-
1 pipe arrangement, to which the close- Reliable compliance with the specified limit
coupled catalytic converters with 600 and 400 values is ensured by the engine application
cells are connected. The dual-flow pipes of and the optimized monolith load which also
the exhaust system are separated on either render a secondary air system unnecessary.
side up to the intermediate silencer. The pipes
are asymmetric with different length for sound
engineering reasons. No front silencers are

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Cooling system
The cooling system of the E70 is based on a
modular design. The following illustration
shows the components of the cooling module. The cooling system in the E70 is
based on a modular design. The
various components of the cooling
module change corresponding to
the motorization, equipment
configuration or whether the vehicle
is a US or ECE model.

5 - Structure of cooling module

Index Explanation Index Explanation

1 Engine oil cooler 5 Radiator
Engine oil-to-air heat exchanger Coolant-to-air heat exchanger
2 Power steering cooler 6 Electric fan
Hydraulic oil-to-air heat exchanger
3 Cooling module frame 7 Gearbox oil cooler
Gearbox oil-to-coolant heat exchanger
4 Air conditioning condenser

The components that make up the cooling The following components in the cooling
module are dependent on the motorization, module may differ:
the equipment configuration and whether the
• Electric fan (400 W/600 W)
vehicle is an ECE or US model.
• Radiator
The following options can have an influence
on the components in the cooling module: • Engine oil cooler in side panel module
(either fitted or not).
• SA235: Towing hitch
• SA233: Increased trailer load 3.5 t/12 %
• SA823: Hot climate variant.

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This means there are four different variants of quick-release couplings to the side panel
the cooling module available for the E70 with module.
petrol engines.
The gearbox oil-to-coolant heat exchanger is
The all-aluminium radiator operates in based on a new design with improved
accordance with the familiar cross-flow efficiency.
principle.
3 Do not grasp into the fan ring when
The engine oil cooler is mounted separate and carrying the electric fan as it is easily
is located in the side panel module on the left. breakable. 1
The oil lines have a separating point with

Cooling circuit N52B30O1 engine

6 - Cooling circuit N52B30O1

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Index Explanation Index Explanation

1 Radiator 9 Duo-valve
Coolant-to-air heat exchanger
2 Gearbox cooler 10 Ventilation line
Coolant-to-air heat exchanger
3 Temperature sensor at radiator outlet 11 Expansion tank
4 Thermostat, gearbox oil cooler 12 Gearbox oil cooler
Gearbox oil-to-coolant heat exchanger
5 Characteristic map thermostat 13 Ventilation line
6 Temperature sensor at engine outlet 14 Electric fan
7 Electric coolant pump 15 Engine oil cooler
Engine oil-to-coolant heat exchanger
8 Heating heat exchanger

The gear oil cooler (2) is in a separate circuit in known from the N54 engine. The reason for
the low-temperature area of the radiator. the modification is not the required cooling
capacity but rather the restricted space
Electric coolant pump conditions. For this reason, the 200 W
Pierburg pump is not used as is standard on
The electric coolant pump for the N52B30O1
the N52K engine.
engine in the E70 is a version of the Siemens
coolant pump modified to 200 W and as

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Cooling circuit N62B48O1 engine

7 - Cooling circuit N62B48O1 engine

Index Explanation Index Explanation

1 Radiator 9 Duo-valve
Coolant-to-air heat exchanger
2 Gearbox cooler 10 Ventilation line
Coolant-to-air heat exchanger
3 Temperature sensor at radiator outlet 11 Expansion tank
4 Thermostat, gearbox oil cooler 12 Gearbox oil cooler
Gearbox oil-to-coolant heat exchanger
5 Characteristic map thermostat 13 Ventilation line
6 Temperature sensor at engine outlet 14 Electric fan
7 Coolant pump 16 Auxiliary coolant pump
8 Heating heat exchanger

The gear oil cooler (2) is designed as a low-

temperature area of the radiator. It is not
separated from the engine cooling circuit on
the N62B48O1.

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Fuel supply system

Variants
Fuel tank volume are not extracted by the fuel-pump nozzle.
The vapours are cleaned by the carbon
The E70 is equipped with a plastic fuel tank
canister and given off via a dust filter into the The fuel supply system is equipped
with two chambers providing a tank volume of with two delivery units that are
atmosphere.
85 litres. accommodated in the two tank
halves.
US models are additionally equipped with the
Fuel tank ventilation fuel tank leakage diagnostic module (DMTL). The fuel filter and electric fuel pump
make up the right-hand fuel unit.
They cannot be replaced
US and ECE versions differ in terms of the size individually.
N52B30O1 engine with EKP module
of the carbon canister (AKF) for the fuel tank The lock for the service openings is
ventilation system. In the ECE models, the EKP module controls new. A clip with a breakaway nut
ensures the correct forces are
the speed of the electric fuel pump.
The carbon canister is larger on US models as maintained in the sensitive system.
The advantage is that it provides an
the vapours that occur while refuelling the tank outstanding seal.

Design
The fuel supply system has two delivery units The lines of the three operational vent valves
that are accommodated in the right and left (22) are combined in the central constant
fuel tank halves. pressure valve (Z-DHV) (27) to form one line
which then leads to the refuelling vent valve
The fuel pump (13) with prefilter (10) and fuel
(23). From here, the line leads to the fuel filler
filter (7) are part of the right-hand delivery unit.
neck.
The swirl pot including a suction jet pump (9)
with non-return valve (12) and initial filling From the fuel filler neck, a branch leads to the
valve (11) as well as a fuel level sensor (8) carbon canister (AKF). On the one hand, this
complete this delivery unit. The fuel pump and branch is connected to the fuel tank leakage
filter can only be replaced together. The fuel diagnostic module (DMTL) (6) and on the
filter is designed as a lifetime filter. other hand via the purge air line (26) and the
fuel tank vent valve (TEV) (25) to the engine
The pressure regulator (21), a suction jet
intake system.
pump (17), fuel level sensor (19) and two non-
return valves (18 + 20) belong to the left-hand
delivery unit.

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Index Explanation Index Explanation

1 Engine air cleaner 15 Return line
2 Engine intake manifold 16 Feed line
3 Fuel injectors 17 Suction jet pump
4 Diagnosis module for fuel tank 18 Non-return valve
leakage (DMTL)
5 Dust filter 19 Fuel level sensor
6 Carbon canister (AKF) 20 Non-return valve
7 Fuel filter 21 Pressure regulator
8 Fuel level sensor 22 Breather valve
9 Suction jet pump 23 Refuelling vent valve
10 Intake mesh filter 24 Digital motor electronics (DME)
11 Initial filling valve 25 Fuel tank vent valve (TEV)
12 Non-return valve 26 Purge air line
13 Electric fuel pump (EKP) 27 Central constant pressure valve (Z-
DHV)
14 Compensating line 28 Feed line to engine

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Function
The fuel pump (13) with intake filter (10) jet pump ensures that the swirl pot and the
delivers the fuel directly into the fuel filter (7). fuel filter are not emptied via the suction jet
pump when the vehicle is parked on a slope.
The fuel then flows via the feed line (16) and a
non-return valve (20) to the pressure regulator In the event of the swirl pot being completely
(21). The task of this non-return valve is to empty, the initial filling valve (11) ensures fuel
ensure that the feed line to the engine (27) enters the swirl pot while refuelling.
does not run empty when the engine is turned
Ventilation of the fuel tank is ensured by three
off and thus secures the pressure in the feed
operational vent valves (22), the central
line to the engine.
constant pressure valve (Z-DHV) (27) and the
The pressure regulator (21) ensures a refuelling vent valve (23). The three lines lead
constant pressure in the feed line to the from the operational vent valves (22) to a
engine and therefore also at the fuel injectors manifold, i.e. the central constant pressure
(3). Surplus fuel is conveyed by the pressure valve (27) and from here one line leads to the
regulator along a return line (15) back into the central refuelling vent valve (23).
swirl pot.
The central constant pressure valve also
A line branches from the feed line (16) for the assumes the function of preventing overfilling.
purpose of feeding the suction jet pump (17) The refuelling vent valve ensures ventilation
in the left-hand tank half. This pump conveys while refuelling. The fuel vapours are routed
fuel from the left-hand tank half via the up to the filler pipe where they join the vapours
compensation line (14) into the swirl pot. A that occur in the filler pipe while refuelling and
non-return valve (18) from the suction jet then directed to the carbon canister (AKF) (6).
pump (17) prevents the right-hand fuel tank Here, the air is separated from the fuel
emptying via the feed line (16) when the constituents. The air is given off via the fuel
vehicle is parked on a slope. tank leakage diagnostic module (4) and a dust
filter (5) into the atmosphere. The fuel
A line from the fuel filter leads directly to the
constituents are fed via the fuel tank vent valve
suction jet pump (9) that fills the swirl pot. A
(25) to the engine intake system (2).
non-return valve (12) upstream of this suction

Service openings of the fuel tank

The service openings feature a new lock production plant by using a special tightening
system. The reason for introducing this tool. As it is difficult to access, the tensioning
system is to provide an improved seal to clip has a breakaway nut for service purposes.
conform to stringent US emission laws.
3 The tensioning clips and seals of the
The service opening is closed off with a service openings must be replaced every time
tensioning clip that must be tightened to a the system is opened. 1
defined torque. This is achieved in the

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Service information.
Petrol Engines E70.

System components

N52B30O1 Engine
Engine mechanical systems Precisely follow the repair instructions. 1
3 New bolts are used for mounting the
Intake air control
torsional vibration damper. The tightening
instructions have been changed accordingly. 3 The connector for the throttle valve can
Mixing up the bolts can result in damage to the be plugged on twisted over the first few
belt drive. 1 millimetres. The connector may then be
3 Only fit the ELAST drive belt for the A/C
damaged if an attempt is made to plug it in
with force. 1
compressor with the special tool specifically
provided for this purpose. Otherwise there is a
risk of damage to the belt and the belt pulley.

N62B48O1 Engine
Engine mechanical systems 3 It is important to precisely follow the
3 It is important that the procedure for fitting
procedure described in the repair instructions
when installing the alternator or the A/C
the ELAST drive belt for the A/C compressor
compressor. Otherwise, the belt drive may
is followed precisely as described in the repair
squeak and result in damage to the ribbed V-
instructions otherwise the linear tensioner
belt. 1
may be damaged. 1

Cooling system
3 Do not grasp into the fan ring when
carrying the electric fan as it is easily
breakable. 1

Fuel supply system

Service openings of the fuel tank
3 The tensioning clips and seals of the
service openings must be replaced every time
the system is opened. 1

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Summary.
Petrol Engines E70.

Points to remember
The table below summarizes the most This list outlines the main points in concise
important information on the subject of Petrol form and provides the opportunity of
Engines E70. rechecking the most important facts provided
in this Product Information Manual.

N52B30O1 Engine

Points to remember for everyday

The N52B30O1 engine is already known from the E92. This engine is theoretical and practical
a further development of the N52 engine that was introduced in the applications.

630i.
The engine has been adapted in terms of the intake air system, belt
drive and oil pan for use in the E70.
For the first time at BMW, the air intake system is fixed to the engine
in the E70. The digital hot-film air mass meter is located in the casing
of the intake silencer.
Two versions of the belt drive are used corresponding to the
equipment configuration. A single belt drive is fitted as the basic
version and a double belt drive for the higher equipment configuration.

N62B48O1 Engine

The N62B48O1 engine was introduced in the E65 as the 750i/iL and
since then has also been fitted in the E6x as the 550i/650i.
The N62B48O1 engine has been adapted in terms of the intake air
system, belt drive, oil pan and DME for use in the E70.
Also in this case, the air intake system is fixed to the engine.
A new feature of the belt drive is the linear tensioner for the ELAST
drive belt of the A/C compressor. This tensioner enables simpler
installation of the ELAST-belt while rendering special tools
unnecessary.

Cooling system

The cooling system in the E70 is based on a modular design. The

various components of the cooling module change corresponding to
the motorization, equipment configuration or whether the vehicle is a
US or ECE model.

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Fuel supply system

The fuel supply system features two delivery units that are located in
each of the two tank halves.
The fuel filter and electric fuel pump make up the right-hand delivery
unit. They cannot be replaced individually.
The lock for the service openings is new. A clip with a break-away nut
ensures the correct forces are maintained in the sensitive system. The
advantage is that it provides an outstanding seal.

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Test questions.
Petrol Engines E70.

Questions
This section provides you with the opportunity It contains questions on the subject of the
of checking what you have learnt. Petrol Engines E70.

1. From what material is the cylinder head cover on the N52B30O1 engine made?
4 Aluminium
4 Magnesium Consolidating and assessing what
you have learned.

4 Plastic

2. For which of the following equipment options does the N52B30O1 engine have a
double belt drive system?
4 Active steering
4 Dynamic Drive
4 Head-up display
4 Automatic climate control

3. Where is the hot-film air mass meter (HFM) located on the N52B30O1 engine?
4 On the left-hand side of the filtered air resonator
4 In the intake system
4 On the underside of the unfiltered air pipe
4 At the rear of the intake silencer cover

4. What type of sensor is used in the throttle valve of the N52B30O1 engine?
4 Hall sensors
4 Potentiometers
4 Magnetoresistive sensors
4 Optical sensors

5. What changes have been made to the MSV80 compared to the MSV70?
4 Connection for a digital hot-film air mass meter (HFM)
4 Lower input resistance for the throttle valve sensors
4 Faster processor (66 MHz instead of 56 MHz)
4 Power supply of fuel injectors via terminal 87

6. What is the special feature of the belt drive on the N62B48O1 in the E70?
4 The main drive belt is an ELAST drive belt that requires no tensioning pulley
4 A linear tensioner provides the necessary tension in the ELAST drive belt of the A/C
compressor
4 The belt drive does not differ from those on the previous models

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7. The following graphic shows the cooling circuit of the N62B48O1 engine in the
E70. Assign the correct item numbers to the components shown in the graphic.

Index Explanation Index Explanation

Temperature sensor at radiator outlet Ventilation line
Expansion tank Radiator
Coolant-to-air heat exchanger
Coolant pump Gearbox oil cooler
Gearbox oil-to-coolant heat exchanger
Duo-valve Temperature sensor at engine outlet
Ventilation line Heating heat exchanger
Control cartridge Electric fan
Intermediate pump Characteristic map thermostat
Gearbox cooler
Coolant-to-air heat exchanger

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8. Which route describes the ventilation of the fuel tank?

4 Operational vent valves → central constant pressure valve → refuelling vent valve → carbon
canister
4 Refuelling vent valve → operational vent valves → central constant pressure valve →
carbon canister
4 Operational vent valves → refuelling vent valve → central constant pressure valve → carbon
canister

9. Why was the new lock system introduced for the service openings on the fuel
tank?
4 Easier installation
4 Improved sealing properties
4 Reuseable

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Answers to questions
1. From what material is the cylinder head cover on the N52B30O1 engine made?
4 Aluminium
4 Magnesium
5 Plastic
Check it!
2. For which of the following equipment options does the N52B30O1 engine have a
double belt drive system?
5 Active steering
5 Dynamic Drive
4 Head-up display
4 Automatic climate control

3. Where is the hot-film air mass meter (HFM) located on the N52B30O1 engine?
4 On the left-hand side of the filtered air resonator
4 In the intake system
4 On the underside of the unfiltered air pipe
5 At the rear of the intake silencer cover

4. What type of sensor is used in the throttle valve of the N52B30O1 engine?
4 Hall sensors
4 Potentiometers
5 Magnetoresistive sensors
4 Optical sensors

5. What changes have been made to the MSV80 compared to the MSV70?
5 Connection for a digital hot-film air mass meter (HFM)
5 Lower input resistance for the throttle valve
4 Faster processor (66 MHz instead of 56 MHz)
5 Power supply of fuel injectors via terminal 87

6. What is the special feature of the belt drive on the N62B48O1 in the E70?
4 The main drive belt is an ELAST drive belt that requires no tensioning pulley
5 A linear tensioner provides the necessary tension in the ELAST drive belt of the A/C
compressor
4 The belt drive does not differ from those on the previous models

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7. The following graphic shows the cooling circuit of the N62B48O1 engine in the
E70. Assign the correct item numbers to the components shown in the graphic.

Index Explanation Index Explanation

3 Temperature sensor at radiator outlet 13 Ventilation line
11 Expansion tank 1 Radiator
Coolant-to-air heat exchanger
7 Coolant pump 12 Gearbox oil cooler
Gearbox oil-to-coolant heat exchanger
9 Duo-valve 6 Temperature sensor at engine outlet
10 Ventilation line 8 Heating heat exchanger
14 Electric fan 4 Control cartridge
16 Intermediate pump 5 Characteristic map thermostat
2 Gearbox cooler
Coolant-to-air heat exchanger

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8. Which route describes the ventilation of the fuel tank?

5 Operational vent valves → central constant pressure valve → refuelling vent valve → carbon
canister
4 Refuelling vent valve → operational vent valves → central constant pressure valve →
carbon canister
4 Operational vent valves → refuelling vent valve → central constant pressure valve → carbon
canister

9. Why was the new lock system introduced for the service openings on the fuel
tank?
4 Easier installation
5 Improved sealing properties
4 Reuseable

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