BMW X5: Removing And Installing Mechanism For Rear Glass Lid
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove complete glass slide/tilt sunroof.
- Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at rear.
- Remove rear drip molding.
- Remove drive units with gearing.
Overview of glass lid mechanism:
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Fig. 15: Identifying Glass Lid Mechanism Components
- Floating roofliner mechanism
- Mechanism, front glass lid
- Drive wedge
- Drive plate
- Mechanism, rear glass lid
- Control carriage, rear glass lid
- Spring retainer
- Drive cable, rear glass lid (connecting link)
- Drive cable plate
- Drive cable, front glass lid (connecting link)
- Control carriage, wind deflector
- Slide element
NOTE: Always replace mechanism for glass slide/tilt sunroof in pairs.
If necessary, lightly grease guide channel.
NOTE: Drip molding carrier cannot be removed without incurring damage.
Break out tabs with a screwdriver and lever out carrier.
Installation:
Replace drip molding carrier and hook into place.
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Fig. 16: [Identifying Tabs]
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Fig. 17: Sliding Front Connecting Link
Slide front connecting link (1) towards rear past drive cable plate (2).
If front glass lid is installed, move mechanism with lid.
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Fig. 18: Removing Retaining Bracket
Lever out retaining bracket (1) from drive cable plate (2).
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Fig. 19: Identifying Rear Connecting Line
Slide rear connecting line (2) with drive cable plate (1) towards rear until spring retainer (3) is exposed.
NOTE: Spring retainer (3) cannot be removed without incurring damage.
Lever out spring retainer (3) with screwdriver.
Installation:
Replace faulty spring retainer.
Continue sliding rear connecting link (2) with drive cable plate (1) towards rear out of guide channel and remove in succession.
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Fig. 20: Identifying Drive Cable Plate
Installation:
Slide drive cable plate (1) up against drive cable.
Install locking lever (2) and lock retaining bracket.
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Fig. 21: Identifying Spring Retainer
Removing control carriage for wind deflector:
NOTE: Spring retainer (2) cannot be removed without incurring damage.
Lever out spring retainer (2) with screwdriver.
Installation:
Replace faulty spring retainer.
Pull control carriage (1) for wind deflector towards rear out of rail and remove.
NOTE: Check smooth and noise-free running of kinematics.
Check function.
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Mechanism For Floating Roofliner
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof.
Remove slider set for floating roofliner.
Remove rear crossmember.
Unclip end stops (1) on left and right from guide channel.
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Replacing Fastener For Wind Deflector On Left Or Right
Special tools required:
51 3 057
Fig. 27: Identifying Special Tools (51 3 057)
Insert special tool 51 3 057 in spring (1). See 51 3 050 TOOL.
Using a suitable tool (2), unlock catch (3) of fasten
Removing And Installing Front Crossmember
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof.
Remove drive.
Release screws in marked area.
Tightening torque: 54 12 03AZ.
Remove crossmember (1).
If necessary, release fabric a
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Unlocking And Disconnecting Different Plug Connections
NOTE: Examples of unlocking and disconnecting different plug
connections.
Press lock and open clip in direction of arrow.
Disconnect plug connection.
Fig. 4: Pressing Lock
Press lock and open clip in direction of arrow.
Disconnect plug connection.
Fig. 5: Opening Clip
Open clip in direction of a
Instructions For Opening And Replacing Parts In Refrigerant Circuit
WARNING:
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling R 134a refrigerant.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil.
CAUTION:
Always use new O-rings each time A/C connections are opened.
Moisten O-rings with refrigerant oil pr
