How to replace a faulty electrically-heated thermostat in six cylinder engine on BMW X5?

Electrical heating is used and the thermostat is integrated within the thermostat housing assembly, while its operation is supervised by the DME control module. If a faulty thermostat is believed to be the initiator of the problem, the DME control module should be scanned for fault codes which may have been stored, by using the suitable scan tool. First go ahead and flush the radiator and engine block, then you need to remove the air intake duct, cooling fan, and the fan shroud. Remove the electrical harness connector from it, remove the retaining clips of the hose fittings and remove the hose fittings from the thermostat housing. You should unbolt and take off the thermostat housing from the front of the engine, also the nut on the top of the engine lifting eye will have to be loosened for easier removal to be made. For installation reverse the removal process while all faces in contact with sealing gasket must be oil free and that a new sealing gasket must be provided. Last but not the least, add the coolant in the system.

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BMW X5 Thermostat
Part Number: 11538635689
$121.10 MSRP: $177.24
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- Other Name: Thermostat Housing, Thermostat Unit
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- 2016-2018 BMW X5 | xDrive40e(F15)
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BMW X5 Engine Coolant Thermostat with Seal
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- Other Name: Engine Coolant Thermostat Kit; Thermostat, Thermostat Housing, Thermostat Unit
- Replaces: 11-53-0-304-425, 11-53-7-502-779
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- 2021-2025 BMW X5 | 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- 2004-2018 BMW X5 | 4.4i(E53), 4.8i(E70), 4.8is(E53), xDrive48i(E70), xDrive50i(E70), xDrive50i(F15)
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BMW X5 Thermostat Housing Sensor
Part Number: 11537509227
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- Other Name: Thermostat Housing With Thermostat
- Replaces: 11-53-0-139-877
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- 2001-2006 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53)
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BMW X5 Thermostat
Part Number: 11518512234
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BMW X5 Thermostat Housing Assembly
Part Number: 11517805811
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- Other Name: Thermostat With Adapter; Thermostat
- Replaces: 11-51-7-789-014
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- 2009-2013 BMW X5 | xDrive35d(E70)
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BMW X5 Engine Thermostat Housing Sensor Assembly
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- Other Name: Thermostat; Thermostat Housing, Thermostat Unit
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- 2007-2010 BMW X5 | 3.0si(E70), xDrive30i(E70)
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BMW X5 Oil Cooler Thermostat
Part Number: 17111437362
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- Other Name: Thermostat; Temperature Switch
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- 2001-2006 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53)
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BMW X5 Thermostat Unit
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- Other Name: Thermostat
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- 2011-2018 BMW X5 | sDrive35i(F15), xDrive35i(E70), xDrive35i(F15), xDrive40e(F15), xDrive50i(F15)
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BMW X5 Radiator Thermostat
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- Other Name: Thermostat
- Replaces: 17-10-1-439-115, 17-10-7-559-963
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- 2000-2006 BMW X5 | 4.4i(E53), 4.6is(E53), 4.8is(E53)
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BMW X5 Engine Coolant Thermostat
Part Number: 11532394968
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- 2014-2018 BMW X5 | sDrive35i(F15), xDrive35i(F15)
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BMW X5 Thermostat
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BMW X5 Engine Thermostat
Part Number: 11537601158
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- Other Name: Thermostat; Thermostat Housing, Thermostat Unit
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BMW X5 Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Thermostat
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BMW X5 Thermostat
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BMW X5 TRANSMISSION OIL THERMOSTAT
Part Number: 17228831985
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BMW X5 HEAT MANAGEMENT MODULE
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BMW X5 Engine Coolant Thermostat
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BMW X5 Cooling Hose System Pipe Thermostat
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BMW X5 Thermostat

The BMW X5 Thermostat maintains the engine in its optimum temperature range so power levels remain strong and components last longer. Sitting close to the radiator, the Thermostat detects the heat of the coolant and either remains closed to aid the block in heating up quickly or opens to allow coolant to pass through the radiator once operating temperature is achieved. This is a very simple closed loop control system that avoids both the inefficiencies of cold operation and overheating. Across production years, BMW applied primarily mechanical wax pellet Thermostat units in the X5, which expand when heated, shifting a valve with good precision. Later, there were electronically controlled versions that incorporated a heater element for fine-tuning opening time and tighter emissions and fuel goals. Both have the same basic wax mechanism, but the electric style allows the Thermostat to react faster and enables the control module to adjust temperature based on driving demands. Routine operation of the Thermostat has remained very much hidden from view to BMW drivers, making every X5 feel consistent in all climates. To BMW owners, the X5 reputation for rock-solid performance owes much to this small but critical device.

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BMW X5 Thermostat Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Thermostat Housing Sensor
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Q: How to replace a faulty electrically-heated thermostat in six cylinder engine on BMW X5?
A:
Electrical heating is used and the thermostat is integrated within the thermostat housing assembly, while its operation is supervised by the DME control module. If a faulty thermostat is believed to be the initiator of the problem, the DME control module should be scanned for fault codes which may have been stored, by using the suitable scan tool. First go ahead and flush the Radiator and engine block, then you need to remove the air intake duct, cooling fan, and the fan shroud. Remove the electrical harness connector from it, remove the retaining clips of the hose fittings and remove the hose fittings from the thermostat housing. You should unbolt and take off the thermostat housing from the front of the engine, also the nut on the top of the engine lifting eye will have to be loosened for easier removal to be made. For installation reverse the removal process while all faces in contact with sealing gasket must be oil free and that a new sealing gasket must be provided. Last but not the least, add the coolant in the system.