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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Troubleshooting
Fault in fuel injection system
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Further fault patterns with evaluation
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Massage function
Principle
Depending on the program, the massage function
ensures relaxed muscles and better blood
circulation and can avoid fatigue.
General information
Eight different massage programs can be selected:
Hip activation.
Upper-body activation.
Whole body activation.
Back massage.
Shoulder massag
