BMW X5: Rear Trim Panel
REPLACING OUTER TAIL PANEL SECTION
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! Following new body parts are required:
- Rear trim
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Fig. 152: Identifying Rear Trim
Open weld joints (1).
Open brazed joints (2).
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Fig. 153: Identifying Open Brazed Joints
Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.
Open weld joints in areas (1).
Open adhesive bonds in areas (2).
Remove rear trim.
Installation:
Replace glued connection in areas (2) with plug welding.
Adjust rear lid lower section to fit before welding.
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Fig. 154: Identifying Open Adhesive Bonds Areas
REPLACING OUTER AND INNER TAIL PANEL SECTIONS
Read contents of Body, General. See 41 0 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! Following new body parts are required:
- Rear trim
- Rear trim, inner
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Fig. 155: Identifying Rear And Inner Trim
Open weld joints in areas (1).
Open brazed joints in areas (2).
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Fig. 156: Identifying Open Brazed Joints
Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.
Open weld joints in areas (1).
Open adhesive bonds in areas (2).
Remove rear trim.
Installation:
Replace glued connection in areas (2) with plug welding.
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Fig. 157: Identifying Open Adhesive Bonds Areas
Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.
Open weld joints in areas (1).
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Fig. 158: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.
Open weld joints in areas (1).
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Fig. 159: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.
Open weld joints in areas (1).
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Fig. 160: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Installation:
Insert inner rear trim (1) at an angle and bring into position.
Adjust lower rear lid section to fit before welding new parts.
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Fig. 161: Identifying Inner Rear Trim
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Replacing Complete Rear Left Wheel Arch (Rear Left Side Panel
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Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or d
Replacing Rear Left Outer Wheel Arch Section (Rear Left Side Panel
Removed)
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Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or du
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Control Unit Box
REPLACING FAN FOR ELECTRONICS BOX
NOTE: Follow instructions for removing and installing electronic
control units.
Remove control unit.
Read fault memory. Switch off ignition.
Unclip plug (1).
Remove DDE control unit (3).
Remove relay plug-in (5) towards top.
Release screws (4).
Lift out de
