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 Rear Glass Lid
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove complete glass slide/tilt sunroof.
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at rear.
Remove rear drip molding.
Remove drive units with gearing.
Overview of glass lid mechanism:
Fig. 15: Identifying Glass Lid Mechanism Components
Floating roofliner mechanism
Front head restraints
General information
The current head restraint position can be stored
using the memory function.
Safety information
Warning
Removal or incorrect adjustment of head restraints
can cause injuries in the head and neck
area. There is a risk of injury.
Before driving, install the removed head
restrain
