BMW X5: Front Lid
REMOVING AND INSTALLING HOOD/BONNET
WARNING: Danger of injury! Support engine hood in fully opened position with suitable apparatus.
IMPORTANT: Removal of the hood/bonnet must be carried out with the assistance of a second person.
NOTE: Carry over schematic representation to the relevant vehicle type.
Release nuts (1).
Remove hood lid.
Installation:
Install engine hood at screw locations to on hinge. This dispenses with the need for adjustment after installation.
If this is not possible, adjust engine hood.
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Fig. 223: Identifying Nuts
ADJUSTING ENGINE BONNET/HOOD
IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body parts.
Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment options are not sufficient.
NOTE: Observe gap dimensions. Carry over schematic representation to the relevant vehicle type.
Slacken nuts (1) of hinges on left and right.
Hood lid must be able to be moved.
NOTE: If the adjustment range is not sufficient, release retaining screws of engine hood hinge on body and move hinge.
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Fig. 224: Identifying Nuts
Retaining hooks must snap into place in locks.
Adjust engine hood.
NOTE: Vertical adjustment of engine hood to side panel by means of stop pads.
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Fig. 225: Identifying Retaining Hooks
NOTE: Adjust height of hood/bonnet to front bumper by turning nuts (1) on retaining hooks.
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Fig. 226: Identifying Nuts On Retaining Hooks
If adjustment is necessary, remove front grille.
Do not slacken nut (2).
Adjust hood/bonnet by turning spacers (1) on both sides.
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Fig. 227: Identifying Nut And Spacers
IMPORTANT: Check function of retaining hook.
After installation:
- Tighten all screws and nuts to specified torque.
- Touch up unpainted surfaces in the appropriate color.
- If necessary, adjust front side panels.
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Rear Lid
REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR LID UPPER SECTION
Read contents of Body, General.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove spoiler.
Remove trims on rear lid upper section.
Disconnect all cable plug conn
Other Flaps
REMOVING AND INSTALLING FLAP FOR FUEL FILLER NECK
NOTE: The illustration is a schematic representation and is to be
applied to the
relevant vehicle type.
Open fuel filler flap.
Lever out lock (2) an
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Replacing One Upper Control Arm
NOTE: If the control arm is detached from the rear axle carrier, it is
necessary after
reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear wheel.
Deactivate and empty air spring system.
Shown on vehicle at rear right:
Remove holders (1) from con
Starter With Mounting
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STARTER MOTOR (N52, N52K, N51, N53,
N54)
IMPORTANT: Aluminum-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical
corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminum screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminum screws/bolts must be re
