2012 BMW X5 N55 starter motor replacement

‪@carpassion2019‬
10 minute video on how to replace a starter engine on a N55 6-cylinder BMW engine. This was a friend's 2012 BMW X5 35i that had starting issues every now and then. I had to perform the replacement at his house, as I couldn't start the car to bring it to my garage, not even after 20+ attempts. It just wouldn't crank anymore.

It took me almost 2 hours from start to finish, taking my time to clean the throttle body and the intake side of the engine head. During the repair I also noticed that 2 plastic pipes of the fuel tank Evap system were cracked due to age, so I ordered them that day and replaced them 5 days later. FCP Euro links below, in case you also need them. Keep in mind, those only fit the E70 X5 with the N55 6-cylinder engines.

Also linked down below you can find the starter, the 2x starter bolts and the few tools I used, including the highly recommended flexible handle 3/8 ratchet.

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E-Torx socket set:
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