BMW X5: Removing And Installing Backrest Lock Adapter Plate
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim on left or right.
Release screw.
Tightening torque 52 26 06AZ. Remove adapter plate for backrest lock (1).
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Fig. 144: Identifying Plate Backrest Lock
Version with 3rd seat row:
Unfasten screws.
Tightening torque 52 26 06AZ.
Remove adapter plate for backrest lock (1).
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Fig. 145: Identifying Plate Backrest Lock Screws
REMOVING AND INSTALLING BELT OUTLET TRIM
Release screws (1).
Feed out trim (2) for strap outlet.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING CROSS-MEMBER TRIM
Release screws (1).
Remove trim (2) towards front.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING INNER FOLD TRIM
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove backrest cover
- Remove outer slide trim
Trim, fold, inner:
Release screws (1).
Unclip trim (2) in direction of arrow.
Unclip Bowden cable from trim.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING INNER FOLLOWER TRIM
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Partially detach seat cover
Trim, fold, inner:
Release screw.
Unclip trim (1) in direction of arrow and remove.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR PANEL TRIM
Pull out pins and lever out expander rivets.
Remove rear panel trim (1).
REMOVING AND INSTALLING LONGITUDINAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE
Disengage spring in marked area.
Release screws (1).
Remove handle upper section (2) with handle lower section.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING MIDDLE FOLD ADAPTER TRIM
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remover middle fold trim.
- Remove rear panel trim.
- Partially remove seat cover.
Release screw (1).
Release screw (1).
Unclip trim in marked area.
Release screw (1).
Feed trim (2) in upward direction out of seat mechanism.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING MIDDLE FOLD TRIM (60 % REAR SEAT)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove middle slide trim at top only.
- Trim for centre armrest.
- Remove inner follower trim.
Release screw (1).
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque: 52 26 27AZ.
Release screw (2).
Carefully tighten follower (2) on seat cushion frame.
Remove trim (1) in direction of arrow and feed out of seat mechanism.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING MIDDLE SLIDE TRIM (40 % REAR SEAT)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Partially remove backrest cover
Carefully unclip trim (1) at bottom and top.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING MIDDLE SLIDE TRIM (60 % REAR SEAT)
NOTE: Picture shows seat and backrest covers removed for purposes of clarity.
Trim, slide, middle:
Carefully unclip trim (1) at bottom and top.
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Removing And Installing Outer Fold Adapter
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove outer fold trim.
Remove rear panel trim.
Partially remove seat cover with padding.
Release screw.
Release screw (1).
Unclip trim (2) at top.
Carefully tig
Removing And Installing/Replacing Ski Bag On Rear Seat
(Through-Loading System)
Special tools required:
00 9 317.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove armrest.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 52 26 09AZ.
Fig. 146: Identifying Screws
Release screws (1).
Tightening tor
Replacing Cover On Backrest Side Section
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rest side section.
Disengage cover in marked area from rest side section.
Fig. 150: Identifying Cover Marked Area
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGH
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Valvetrain
The valvetrain on the N52 introduced in 2006, used 5 mm valve stems on both
the intake and exhaust. To
increase durability, the exhaust valve stems were increased to 6 mm from 6/06
production.
All of the new NG6 engine have adopted the 6 mm valve stem for the exhaust, the
intake stem remains at
Lowering/Raising Rear Axle Carrier (Special Tool SWZ00-2040)
Special tools required:
00 2 030
00 2 040
33 5 181
33 5 182
WARNING: Danger to life!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform
Remove rear wheels
Tension both coil springs (and leave on vehicle)
Remove complete exhaust system and partially detach
