BMW X5: Front Axle Suspension
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE
IMPORTANT: Observe safety when raising the vehicle.
Driving without reinforcement plate is not permitted!
Release bolts (1) for assembly underside protection at front.
Release bolts (2).
Remove reinforcement plate (3).
Installation:
Replace screws.
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 16: Identifying Reinforcement Plate And Bolt
REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT ASSEMBLY UNDERSIDE PROTECTION
NOTE: Illustration created using X5 3.0i as an example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other models.
Release screws (1).
Pull forward assembly underside protection (2) under bumper trim (3) and remove.
Installation:
Center underside protection (2) and tighten down screws (1).
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Fig. 17: Identifying Bumper Trim, Underside Protection And Screws
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION
NOTE: Illustration created using X5 3.0i as an example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other models.
Release screws (1) and remove underbody protection (2).
Installation:
Center underside protection (2) and tighten down screws (1).
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Fig. 18: Identifying Underbody Protection And Screws
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Replacing Front Axle Carrier
WARNING: Danger to life!
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the
vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.
Secure engine in installation position to prevent it from fal
Lowering/Raising Front Axle Carrier (Universal Lifter)
Special tools required:
00 2 030
31 2 255
31 2 256
31 4 170
31 5 250
31 5 255
31 5 256
WARNING: Danger to life!
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the
vehicle f
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Plus: Remote 3D View
Principle
The BMW app and the pictures of the Surround
View cameras in combination with the corresponding
equipment enable the display of the
vehicle's surroundings on a mobile device.
The function displays a momentary view of the
situation.
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sensors
Smooth Running Measurement
The DISplus/GT-1 are helpful in pinpointing the cause of an engine misfire.
Once the short test is completed,
the fault memory of the ECM can be read out to determine which cylinder or
cylinders have set misfire faults.
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