BMW X5: Replacing Fastener For Wind Deflector On Left Or Right
Special tools required:
- 51 3 057
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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 fastener for wind deflector (4).
Slide fastener for wind deflector (4) and spring (1) with special tool 51 3 057 in direction of arrow up to opening in guide. See 51 3 050 TOOL.
IMPORTANT: Special tool 51 3 057 may only be removed from spring (1) after new fastener for wind deflector has been installed. See 51 3 050 TOOL.
Installation:
Make sure catch of fastener for wind deflector is correctly seated and engaged.
Feed centering element for wind deflector (1) in direction of arrow out of opening (2) in guide (3).
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Fig. 28: Identifying Centering Element For Wind Deflector
Using a suitable tool (2), disengaged spring (1) of fastener for wind deflector (3) in direction of arrow.
Installation:
- Check guide for cleanness, remove foreign bodies/dirt if necessary
- Make sure spring is correctly seated on fastener for wind deflector
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Fig. 29: Disengaging Spring Of Fastener For Wind Deflector
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SLIDER SET FOR FLOATING ROOFLINER
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof.
- Remove rear floating roofliner.
IMPORTANT: Slider set can fall sideways out of guide rail.
Risk of damage to drag arm.
Pull slider set sideways out of guide rail.
Remove drag arm from front mechanism for floating roofliner:
- Turn drag arm downwards
- Disengage drag arm upwards
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Fig. 30: Removing Drag Arm From Front Mechanism
Remove arm (1) towards rear and replace if necessary.
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Fig. 31: Removing Arm
REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT GAITER FOR GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Close glass slide/tilt sunroof
Detach gaiter (1) from guide.
Installation:
Gaiter cannot be removed without incurring damage.
Replace gaiter.
Check that aluminum section inlay is firmly seated on guide.
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Fig. 32: Detaching Gaiter From Guide
REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF COVER
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove gaiter.
NOTE: The following steps can be carried out inside the vehicle with the glass roof panel fully closed.
Open floating roofliner fully.
Make sure that grease at the ends of the rail do not come into contact with the roofliner.
Not necessary for replacement: Before removing the Torx screws, make a mark around the washers in order to ensure correct alignment during installation.
Remove and dispose of the Torx screws (1) securing the glass panel to the mechanism.
Installation:
Insert new Torx screws with Loctite and align washers to markings.
Tightening torque 54 12 2AZ.
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Fig. 33: Identifying Torx Screws
IMPORTANT: A second person is required to help in removing and installing the glass slide/tilt sunroof lid!
Lift out glass slide/tilt sunroof cover (1).
Installation:
Tape off installation area on left and right at roof aperture with fabric adhesive tape.
Install glass slide/tilt sunroof cover carefully (twist in) as seal can be damaged during installation.
Check glass slide/tilt sunroof cover for correct alignment and adjust if necessary.
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Fig. 34: Lifting Out Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Cover
REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF COVER
NOTE: The following steps can be carried out inside the vehicle with the glass roof panel fully closed.
Open floating roofliner fully.
Make sure that grease at the ends of the rail do not come into contact with the roofliner.
Not necessary for replacement: Before removing the Torx screws, make a mark around the washers in order to ensure correct alignment during installation.
Remove and dispose of the Torx screws (1) securing the glass panel to the mechanism.
Installation:
Insert new Torx screws with Loctite and align washers to markings.
Tightening torque 54 12 2AZ.
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Fig. 35: Identifying Torx Screws
IMPORTANT: A second person is required to help in removing and installing the glass slide/tilt sunroof lid!
Lift out glass slide/tilt sunroof cover (1).
Installation:
Tape off complete edge area at roof aperture with fabric adhesive tape (risk of damage).
Install glass slide/tilt sunroof cover carefully (twist in) as seal can be damaged during installation.
Check glass slide/tilt sunroof cover for correct alignment and adjust if necessary.
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Fig. 36: Lifting Out Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Cover
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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
Notes On Panorama Glass Roof (Initialization/Normalization/Learning Of
Characteristic Curve)
NOTE: Initialization comprises:
Normalization
Learning characteristic curve
The mechanical end positions are recorded and stored during normalization.
The characteristic curve is learned immediat
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Replacing Air Supply Unit (Version With Dynamic Drive)
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Drain the air spring system before carrying out any work on the air supply
unit, air pipes and air springs! Danger of injury if this instruction is not
complied with!
Risk of damage!
Extreme cleanliness must be ensured in the connection area of the pipes
during removal and
Notes On Hydraulic Line With Quick-Connect Coupling
1. Quick-connect coupling with ID marking
Fig. 79: Identifying Quick-Connect Coupling With ID Marking Components
Removing:
Push quick-connect coupling (1) against pipe (4) (thereby relieving strain on
spring (2) ).
Press plastic ring (3) into quick-connect coupling (1) and remove coupling (1).
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