BMW X5: Notes On Removing And Installing Low Profile Band Clamps
Special tools required:
- 31 5 200
IMPORTANT: During removal Low Profile band clamp (dotted line) is overstretched and must not be reused!
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Fig. 128: Identifying Clamp
Removing:
Place special tool 31 5 200 on lugs (1, 2).
NOTE: Make sure that the movable piece (3) of the special tool is placed on lug (1).
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Fig. 129: Identifying Movable Piece And Lug
Compress Low Profile band clamp with special tool 31 5 200 until end of band clamp (1) lifts up.
Relieve tension on special tool and remove Low Profile band clamp.
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Fig. 130: Identifying Clamp And Special Tool
Assembly:
Position Low Profile band clamp in installation position (A) on gaiter.
Place special tool 31 5 200 on lugs (1, 2).
NOTE: Make sure that the movable piece (3) of the special tool is placed on lug (1).
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Fig. 131: Identifying Movable Piece And Lug
Check and if necessary correct positions of gaiter and Low Profile band clamp.
Compress Low Profile band clamp with special tool 31 5 200 and press on end of band clamp (1).
Relieve tension on special tool and remove.
Check hook fastener (H); if necessary, repeat operation with new Low Profile band clamp.
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Fig. 132: Identifying Hook Fastener, Clamp And Special Tool
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Special tools required:
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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to drip molding carrier.
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Fig. 65: Uncoupli
