BMW X5: Luggage Compartment
REPLACING COMPLETE REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR (TAIL PANEL REMOVED)
Read contents of Body, General.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs! Place vehicle on straightening bench.
Following new body parts are required:
- Wheel arch, rear left and right
- Side member, rear left and right
- Side member, top left and right
- Luggage compartment floor
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Fig. 78: Identifying Luggage Compartment Floor
Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.
Open weld joints in area (1).
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Fig. 79: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.
Open weld joints in area (1).
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Fig. 80: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.
Open weld joints in area (1).
Remove middle lashing rail mounting (2).
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Fig. 81: Identifying Middle Lashing Rail Mounting
View from below:
Open weld joints in area (1).
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Fig. 82: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.
Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement a and cut.
Dimension a = 10 mm
Open weld joints in area (2).
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Fig. 83: Identifying Severance Cut Mark
Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.
Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with previous severance cut and cut.
Installation:
Adjust new parts to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.
Weld in reinforcing panels at all severance cuts.
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Fig. 84: Identifying Severance Cut Mark
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Overview Of Spring Support Repair Elements
SPRING SUPPORT SPECIFICATION
Carry out thread repair with Heli-coil thread insert.
Read and comply with tool manufacturer's instructions.
Fig. 85: Identifying Spring Support
STAMPING VEHICLE IDENTI
Replacing Engine Carrier With Wheel Arch, Left
Read contents of Body, General.
The steel-aluminum mixed construction is used on the vehicle.
Observe specific procedure.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
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Removing And Installing Mechanism For Front Glass Lid
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof.
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at front.
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at rear.
Remove front drip molding.
Remove drive for slide/tilt sunroof actuation.
Overview of glass lid mechanism:
Fig. 4: Identifying Glass Lid
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 falling down.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Lower front axle support.
Remove both lower control arms
