Where is the intake camshaft position sensor located and how to remove and install on BMW X5?

The intake Camshaft Position Sensor on a 6-cylinder engine is located on the left side of the cylinder head near the front. Ensure the ignition is off before beginning the process. Start by removing the upper engine covers and the air filter housing along with the ducts. While working on the left side of the cylinder head, detach the engine vent hose from the cylinder head cover by pinching the spring clips, then disconnect the VANOS solenoid electrical connector and unscrew the VANOS solenoid. If needed, unfasten the oil supply line on the VANOS adjustment unit, being prepared to catch any dripping oil. Next, remove the Camshaft Position Sensor mounting bolt and take out the sensor from the cylinder head. Reach under the intake manifold to disconnect the Camshaft Position Sensor harness, and prior to removal, attach a stiff piece of wire to the connector to assist in routing the harness during reinstallation. The installation process is the reverse of removal, ensuring to replace the Camshaft Position Sensor mounting bolt and use new sealing O-rings when installing the sensor, VANOS solenoid, and VANOS oil supply line. Confirm that the sensor harness is rerouted as it was before, and check for fault codes, clearing and resetting the ECM memory afterward.

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BMW X5 Camshaft Position Sensor
Part Number: 12147539165
$156.37 MSRP: $228.86
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- Other Name: Camshaft Sensor
- Replaces: 12-14-1-435-350, 12-14-1-438-081
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2006 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53)
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BMW X5 Camshaft Position Sensor
Part Number: 13627525014
$115.92 MSRP: $166.83
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- Other Name: Camshaft Sensor; M.A.P. Sensor, Pulsator
- Replaces: 13-62-7-546-660, 13-62-7-558-518
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2018 BMW X5 | 3.0si(E70), 4.8i(E70), sDrive35i(F15), xDrive30i(E70), xDrive35i(E70), xDrive35i(F15), xDrive40e(F15), xDrive48i(E70), xDrive50i(E70), xDrive50i(F15)
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BMW X5 Camshaft Position Sensor Compatible
Part Number: 12147518628
$115.92 MSRP: $166.83
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- Other Name: Camshaft Sensor; Camshaft Position Sensor
- Replaces: 12-14-7-506-273
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2006 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53), 4.4i(E53), 4.8is(E53)
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BMW X5 Camshaft Position Sensor
Part Number: 13627633958
$115.92 MSRP: $166.83
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- Other Name: Camshaft Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2025 BMW X5 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, xDrive40e(F15), xDrive40i(G05), xDrive50i(G05)
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BMW X5 Camshaft Position Sensor
Part Number: 12147539166
$218.70 MSRP: $290.08
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- Other Name: Camshaft Sensor
- Replaces: 12-14-1-438-083
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2000-2003 BMW X5 | 4.4i(E53), 4.6is(E53)
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BMW X5 Camshaft Position Sensor
Part Number: 13627803093
$81.14 MSRP: $116.78
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- Other Name: Camshaft Sensor
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- 2014-2018 BMW X5 | xDrive35d(F15)
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BMW X5 Camshaft Position Sensor
Part Number: 13628614650
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- Other Name: Camshaft Sensor
- Replaced by: 13628697982
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- 2019-2020 BMW X5 | xDrive50i(G05)
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BMW X5 Camshaft Position Sensor
Part Number: 12141438081
$156.37 MSRP: $228.86
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- Other Name: Camshaft Sensor
- Replaced by: 12147539165
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2001-2006 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53)
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BMW X5 Camshaft Position Sensor
Part Number: 13628697982
$115.92 MSRP: $166.83
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- Other Name: Camshaft Sensor
- Replaces: 13-62-8-614-650
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2025 BMW X5 | 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), M50i(G05), xDrive50i(G05)
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BMW X5 Camshaft Position Sensor
Part Number: 12147539172
$218.70 MSRP: $290.08
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- Other Name: Camshaft Sensor
- Replaces: 12-14-7-506-926
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2004-2006 BMW X5 | 4.8is(E53)
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BMW X5 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
Part Number: 13627792256
$115.92 MSRP: $166.83
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- Other Name: Camshaft Sensor; Camshaft Position Sensor
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- 2009-2013 BMW X5 | xDrive35d(E70)
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BMW X5 Camshaft Position Sensor
Part Number: 12147506273
$115.92 MSRP: $166.83
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- Other Name: Camshaft Sensor
- Replaced by: 12147518628
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2006 BMW X5 | 4.4i(E53), 4.8is(E53)
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BMW X5 Camshaft Position Sensor
Part Number: 12147506926
$218.70 MSRP: $290.08
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Camshaft Sensor
- Replaced by: 12147539172
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2006 BMW X5 | 4.8is(E53)
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BMW X5 Camshaft Position Sensor
Part Number: 12141438083
$218.70 MSRP: $290.08
You Save: $71.38 (25%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Camshaft Sensor
- Replaced by: 12147539166
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2003 BMW X5 | 4.4i(E53), 4.6is(E53)

BMW X5 Camshaft Position Sensor

The BMW X5 Camshaft Position Sensor supplies the engine control module with real-time information about the camshaft angle and speed to allow the computer to fire the injectors and sparks at just the right moment to prevent the SUV from stalling and lurching along on road trips or daily runs. This Camshaft Position Sensor is located near the cylinder head on many BMW X5 engines, floating above the camshaft, reading a toothed wheel and sending sharp electronic signals to the ECM. Earlier generations applied a magnetic Hall-effect Camshaft Position Sensor, and the later X5 versions switched to sleeker digital units which increase BMW signal cleanliness in hotter, tighter spaces, but both styles still coordinate the injector pulses with firing order. When applied in conjunction with the crank sensor, the Camshaft Position Sensor aids in the four-stroke engine with the line-up of the pistons and valves at start-up and maintains steady RPM feedback while driving. Regular checks of the Camshaft Position Sensor decrease misfires and hard starts while keeping the sensor in good shape maintains smooth acceleration, good fuel economy, and overall reliability, protecting BMW performance in every model year of the X5.

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BMW X5 Camshaft Position Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: Where is the intake camshaft position sensor located and how to remove and install on BMW X5?
A:
The intake Camshaft Position Sensor on a 6-cylinder engine is located on the left side of the cylinder head near the front. Ensure the ignition is off before beginning the process. Start by removing the upper engine covers and the air filter housing along with the ducts. While working on the left side of the cylinder head, detach the engine vent hose from the cylinder head cover by pinching the spring clips, then disconnect the VANOS solenoid electrical connector and unscrew the VANOS solenoid. If needed, unfasten the oil supply line on the VANOS adjustment unit, being prepared to catch any dripping oil. Next, remove the Camshaft Position Sensor mounting bolt and take out the sensor from the cylinder head. Reach under the intake manifold to disconnect the Camshaft Position Sensor harness, and prior to removal, attach a stiff piece of wire to the connector to assist in routing the harness during reinstallation. The installation process is the reverse of removal, ensuring to replace the Camshaft Position Sensor mounting bolt and use new sealing O-rings when installing the sensor, VANOS solenoid, and VANOS oil supply line. Confirm that the sensor harness is rerouted as it was before, and check for fault codes, clearing and resetting the ECM memory afterward.