BMW X5: Gap Dimensions, Body
The dimensions specified in this document are applicable at an object temperature of 20ºC. The aim of adjustment is to achieve a uniform join.
Symmetry of the gaps between left and right sides of the vehicle has top priority.
The door gaps must not deviate between the front and rear gap by more than 1.0 mm.
No gap dimension are specified for components which cannot be adjusted.
Dimensions in mm
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Fig. 5: Identifying Gap Dimensions Of Body
- A-pilar
- Side wall, front
- Front lid
- Headlights
- Front lid
- Side wall, front
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Fig. 6: Identifying Gap Dimensions Of Body
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Fig. 7: Identifying Gap Dimensions Of Body
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Fig. 8: Identifying Gap Dimensions Of Body
- Cover, sill
Only on version with aluminum running board:
Dimension a = 7.0 +-0.6 mm
- Rear door
- Trim, wheel arch, rear
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Fig. 9: Identifying Rear Door Gap Dimensions Of Body
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Fig. 10: Identifying Trim, Wheel Arch And Rear Gap Dimensions Of Body
- Outer skin on roof
- Rear spoiler
- Rear lid, top
- Rear lid, bottom
- Rear side panel
- Rear lid, top/bottom
- Panel, bumper, rear
- Rear side panel
- Rear spoiler
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Fig. 11: Identifying Rear Side Panel Gap Dimensions Of Body
- Rear window
- Rear side panel
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Fig. 12: Identifying Rear Window Gap Dimensions Of Body
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General Cementing Instructions
IMPORTANT: Conform with safety precautions !
The bonding surfaces must be kept free of all types of dirt and
contamination. Avoid leaving fingerprints.
Cleanliness is the golden rule for all bond
Grinding Aluminum Parts
1.0 Recommended tools and equipment
To carry out outer shell grinding work by hand or machine, you must use
the recommended tools
and equipment.
The work area can be cleaned with conventional ex
Handling Airbags And Restraint Systems
1.0 Airbags and restraint systems
On vehicles with airbags and restraint systems, observe the relevant
safety instructions.
During straightening work on the body, you will be exposed to the risk
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Replacing Front Left Side Panel
Observe gap dimensions.
CAUTION: Set down side panel on a soft surface.
Risk of damage
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front side panel.
Remove headlight.
Remove fog lamp.
Remove spray nozzle of headlight washer system.
Following new body parts are required:
Side panel, front
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Steering Assistant
Principle
The Steering Assistant helps keep the vehicle in
the lane. For this purpose, the system executes
supporting steering movements, for instance
when driving in a curve.
General information
Depending on the speed, the system orients itself
according to the lane markings or vehicles in
front.
