BMW X5 Owners & Service Manuals

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:

  1. Wheel arch, rear left and right
  2. Side member, rear left and right
  3. Side member, top left and right
  4. Luggage compartment floor

Luggage Compartment
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).

Luggage Compartment
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).

Luggage Compartment
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).

Luggage Compartment
Fig. 81: Identifying Middle Lashing Rail Mounting

View from below:

Open weld joints in area (1).

Luggage Compartment
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).

Luggage Compartment
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.

Luggage Compartment
Fig. 84: Identifying Severance Cut Mark

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