BMW X5: Replacing Front Left Side Panel

BMW X5 (G05) 2019-2025 Service & Repair Manual / Body / Side Panels / Replacing Front Left Side Panel

Observe gap dimensions.

CAUTION: Set down side panel on a soft surface.

Risk of damage

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front side panel.
Remove headlight.
Remove fog lamp.
Remove spray nozzle of headlight washer system.

Following new body parts are required:

Side panel, front

Side Panels
Fig. 190: Identifying Side Panel, Front

Release screws (1).

Unclip retaining tabs (2) and remove bumper mountings on inside and outside.

Side Panels
Fig. 191: Identifying Screws And Retaining Tabs

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