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. 173: 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. 174: Identifying Severance Cuts
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Fig. 175: 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. 176: 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. 177: 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. 178: 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. 179: Identifying Severance Cut Mark On Part
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Removing And Installing Front Left Side Panel
Observe gap dimensions.
CAUTION: Do not damage adjoining body parts.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front bumper trim.
Remove wheel arch cover at front.
Remove trim for cover on side member.
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 no
Replacing Rear Left Side Panel (Partial Replacement, Longitudinal
Member Cover Before B-Pillar)
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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Removing And Installing Outer Upper Rail Trim With Electric Anchor Fitting
Tensioner (From 04/2004)
Driver's seat only:
NOTE: Version with anchor fitting tensioner from 04/2004.
Lever trim (3) out of seat mechanism:
upwards,
slide towards rear
and feed out of anchor fitting tensioner.
Installation:
Secure plug connection with felt strip against unlocking.
Lock on plug connection to anchor fit
Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Left Or Right Shock Absorber
NOTE: Read and comply with Information on replacing shock
absorbers.
Version with Vertical Dynamics Management:
IMPORTANT: Handle the spring strut with care so as to avoid damaging
the control unit (1)
and control valve (2).
Fig. 112: Identifying Control Unit And Control Valve
Necessary prelimina
