BMW X5: Replacing Rear Left Outer Wheel Arch Section (Rear Left Side Panel Removed)
Read contents of Body, General.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs! Following new body parts are required:
- Reinforcement, C-pillar, bottom
- Wheel arch, rear, outer half
- Shaped parts, wheel arch (not pictured)
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Fig. 71: Identifying Reinforcement, C-Pillar, Bottom
Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.
IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.
Measurement a =70 mm below 15 mm dia. bore
Measurement b = 130 mm
Installation:
Weld in reinforcement plates at severance cuts.
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Fig. 72: Identifying Severance Cuts
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Fig. 73: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Open weld joints in areas (1).
IMPORTANT: Burn hazard! Remove cavity acoustic baffles in area (3).
Installation:
Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffle (2).
Make cavity acoustic baffle (3) with cavity foam.
Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.
IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.
Dimension a = 20 mm
Open weld joints in area (2).
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Fig. 74: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Remove cavity acoustic baffle. Mark severance cut in accordance with specified measurement and cut.
Measurement = 20 mm distance from radius
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Fig. 75: Identifying Severance Cut Mark
Cut wheel arch along line (1).
Open weld joints in area (2).
Installation:
Weld new part in area (3) overlapping with wheel arch.
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Fig. 76: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Preparation of new part:
Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm extra material and cut (1).
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Fig. 77: Identifying Severance Cut Mark On Part
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Luggage Compartment
REPLACING COMPLETE REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR (TAIL PANEL
REMOVED)
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Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or dus
Overview Of Spring Support Repair Elements
SPRING SUPPORT SPECIFICATION
Carry out thread repair with Heli-coil thread insert.
Read and comply with tool manufacturer's instructions.
Fig. 85: Identifying Spring Support
STAMPING VEHICLE IDENTI
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Time
Setting the time zone
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Date and time".
5. "Time zone:".
6. Select the desired setting.
Setting the time
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Date and time".
5. "Time:".
6. Turn the Controller until the desired hours are
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Intermediate Levers (N62
From 9/03 And N62TU)
Special tools required:
11 9 470
11 9 472
11 9 473
11 9 474
11 9 475
11 9 480
11 9 490
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Removal of intermediate levers is described separately from installation.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove servomotor for left eccentric shaft.
Remove ignition coils on cylin
