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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Performing Vertical Acceleration Sensor Adjustment (Vertical
Dynamics Management)
NOTE: Vertical acceleration sensor adjustment must be performed after
replacement of
the spring strut/shock absorber with damper satellites.
Connect vehicle to BMW diagnosis system.
Select and perform vertical acceleration sensor adjustment under Service
functions.
NOTES ON AIR SPRING SYSTEM
Comp
Checking Absolute Compression Of All Cylinders
Diagnosis and Information System (DIS)
Fig. 4: Identifying Diagnosis And Information System (DIS)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove acoustic cover. Unfasten screws. Raise acoustic cover and remove
towards front.
Remove right ignition coil cover.
Connect DIS Tester.
Test:
Call up Diagnosi
