BMW X5: Replacing Rear Left Side Panel (Partial Replacement Before
Longitudinal Member Cover)
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 in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or dust.
Following new body parts are required:
- Partial section, rear side panel
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Fig. 197: Identifying Partial Section, Rear Side Panel
Open weld joints in areas (1).
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Fig. 198: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
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Fig. 199: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.
IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.
Measurement a = 260 mm from roof edge
Measurement b = approx. 200 mm from middle of lower lock striker screw point.
Severance cut (c) in centerpoint of 15 mm dia. hole
Open weld joints in areas (1).
Installation information:
Open weld joints in areas (1).
Open brazed joint in areas (2).
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Fig. 200: Identifying Open Brazed Joint Area
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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
ADJUSTING DOOR
CAUTION: Do not damage adjoining body parts.
Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing
adjustment options are not sufficient.
NOTE: Observe gap dimensions.
The
ADJUSTING DOOR
CAUTION: Do not damage adjoining body parts.
Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing
adjustment options are not sufficient.
NOTE: Observe gap dimensions.
The
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Principle
Turning on drive-ready state corresponds to
starting the engine.
General information
Some functions, such as DSC Dynamic Stability
Control, can only be used with drive-ready state
switched on.
Safety information
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is insufficient,
harmful
Principle
In the event of a flat tire, the emergency wheel
can be used in place of the wheel with the defective
tire. The emergency wheel is only intended
for temporary use until the defective tire/wheel
has been replaced.
General information
Mount one emergency wheel only.
Also check the tire infla