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
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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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Manual Emergency Release Of Transmission Lock
In the event of a power supply interruption, e.g. flat battery or electrical
fault, the transmission lock must be
manually released, otherwise the wheel will be locked and the vehicle cannot be
moved.
IMPORTANT: Secure vehicle against rolling, e.g. with chocks.
Press the brake pedal when manually
Fuel System - E32 With M60
Fig. 16: Identifying Fuel System - E32 With M60 Components
If any of these items are leaking and fail to hold pressure in the fuel rail,
the vehicle will be difficult to start.
The cranking time will be excessive and possibly not start at all. For example,
If the fuel injectors are leaking,
the
