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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Steering Column
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING UPPER SECTION OF STEERING
COLUMN TRIM
Special tools required:
00 9 323
Move steering column in "bottom" and "extended" position.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Unclip steering column trim (1) at side with special tool 00 9 323.
Fig. 51: Identifying Column Trim And S
Replacing Water Valve For Heater
WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Work on the cooling system may only be carried out when it has cooled
down.
Follow instructions for working on cooling system!
NOTE: Disconnect coolant hoses on water valve.
Recycling
Coolant emerges when coolant lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting
container re
