BMW X5: Clearance And Side

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE MARKER

Special tools required:

• 00 9 323.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove front wheel arch cover front section.

NOTE: Minimum object temperature of side marker and side panel > or = 18 ºC.

If this temperature is not achieved, the components must be preheated.

Removing side marker:

Carefully heat side marker (1) in area (A) with hot air blower and detach with special tool.

NOTE: Side marker (1) cannot be reused.

Fig. 16: Identifying Heat Side Marker In Area

Cleaning side panel:

For cleaning, use a fluff-free disposable cloth or a clean cleaning cloth.

Clean adhesive area of side panel with spirit.

Air drying time at least 1 minute.

Do not grip bonding surface.

Fitting side marker:

Pull off liner* (1) and gently press side marker (2) onto side panel.

Check position and if necessary realign.

Minimum application pressure is achieved by applying firm thumb pressure in stages over the entire joining surface (hold time approx. 1 second).

Firm thumb pressure approx. 35 N/cm2.

* Liner is the protective film on a new side marker.

Fig. 17: Identifying Side Marker And Liner

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR REFLECTOR

Special tools required:

• 00 9 317
• 00 9 323

Unclip rear reflector (1) with special tool 00 9 323. See ASSEMBLY WEDGES (SET IN PLASTIC CASE) on right side and press inwards with special tool 00 9 317.

Remove rear reflector (1) towards rear from rear bumper trim.

Fig. 18: Removing Rear Reflector

Installation:

Catches (1) on rear reflector must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace faulty retainer (2).

Fig. 19: Identifying Faulty Retainer And Catches

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