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
susc
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Regulator
REPLACING VOLTAGE REGULATOR
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Switch off ignition.
Disconnect battery negative lead.
Notes on removing and installing electronic control units.
Remove alternator.
Bosch:
Release protective caps (1).
Fig. 40: Inserting Screwdriver Between Cover And Threaded Pin
Bos
Removing And Installing Left Or Right Front Seat
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front head restraint.
WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag
modules and
pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt
pretensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.
