BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing Wind Deflector
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Open slide/tilt sunroof
NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity.
Pull plastic strip (1) on net of wind deflector out of retainers (2).
IMPORTANT: Do not pull on the net so as to avoid tearing the net.
Installation:
If necessary, reinstall retainers in frame.
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Fig. 61: Pulling Plastic Strip
IMPORTANT: Tape off paintwork in working area.
Avoid bending wind deflector (1).
NOTE: Pictures show removal on the left side, proceed in the same way for the right side.
Slide control carriage (4) for wind deflector with plastic wedge towards front.
Carefully lift wind deflector (1) in direction of arrow with guide (2) out of rail (3).
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Fig. 62: Lifting Wind Deflector With Guide
Installation:
Make sure clamping elements are correctly seated.
Tilt wind deflector (1) into vertical position and remove.
Installation:
Make sure wind deflector (1) is correctly seated in pivot point (2).
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Fig. 63: Identifying Wind Deflector And Pivot Point
REPLACING/CLEANING NET FOR WIND DEFLECTOR
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Open slide/tilt sunroof
Cleaning:
The wind deflector net can be cleaned while installed as follows:
- Accelerate vehicle with glass slide/tilt sunroof open to over 5 km/h
- Stop vehicle and turn ignition key to position 2.
NOTE: This prevents the wind deflector from retracting, and thereby leaving it fully open.
Net is now accessible and easy to clean.
Replacement:
Pull plastic strip (1) out of retainers (2) on panorama glass sunroof and wind deflector.
Installation:
If necessary, reinstall retainers.
Clip new net into place.
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Fig. 64: Pulling Plastic Strip
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Drip Molding
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove complete glass slide/tilt sunroof.
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at rear.
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at front.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to dr
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Repairing Airbag Cables
IMPORTANT: Only repair those cables which show visible signs of damage.
In the event of
visible damage, make sure there is only one cable repair in effect after the
repair work. If no visible damage can be identified, the entire cable must be
replaced. When carrying out repairs to the airbag wiring
General information - BMW display key
General information
Thescope of delivery of the BMW display key includes
an additional mechanical key. If the display
key is used, the mechanical key should be
carried with you, for instance in the wallet. The
mechanical key is used like the integrated key.
The display key supports all functions of
