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
Removed)
Read contents of Body, General.
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)
Read contents of Body, General.
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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Engaging selector lever
positions - Steptronic transmission
Engaging selector lever
positions
General information
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a gear position, maintain pressure on the
brake pedal until you are ready to start.
Functional requirements
Only when the drive-ready state is switched on
and the brake pedal is depressed is i
Checking/Topping Up Fluid Level In Automatic Transmission (GA6HP26Z)
IMPORTANT: Use only the approved transmission fluid.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage
to the
automatic transmission!
Installation:
Tighten down filler plug using
1. Hexagon wrench 8 A/F.
2. Torque wrench.
3. Socket 8 A/F.
Fig. 1: Hexagon Wrench 8 A/F
Topping
