BMW X5: 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
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Fig. 190: Identifying Side Panel, Front
Release screws (1).
Unclip retaining tabs (2) and remove bumper mountings on inside and outside.
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Fig. 191: Identifying Screws And Retaining Tabs
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Read contents of Body, General.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs!
Remove or cover those vehicle components
Read contents of Body, General.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs!
Remove or cover those vehicle components
Read contents of Body, General.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs!
Remove or cover those vehicle components
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General information
The tire characteristics and tire pressure influence
the following:
The service life of the tires.
Driving safety.
Driving comfort.
Fuel consumption.
Safety information
Warning
A tire with too little or no tire inflation pressure
may heat up significantly and sustain damage
NOTES ON FUEL PRESSURE CHECK (REFERENCE PRESSURE: ENVIRONMENT)
Feature of this version with ambient pressure:
The connection for the vacuum hose of the fuel pressure regulator is located
between the throttle and the air
cleaner or on the air cleaner.
Test precondition:
The correct fuel pressure reg