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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WARNING: Danger of scalding!
These tasks on the cooling system should only be carried out on an
engine that has cooled down!
IMPORTANT: Wear protective gloves and goggles.
IMPORTANT: Lifetime coolant filling:
Never reuse used coolant!
When replacing and removing components which rely on the corrosio
Special tools required:
00 2 030
23 0 132
23 4 050
NOTE:
The universal transmission bracket is introduced for the E60 AWD
Suitable for manual and automatic transmissions
IMPORTANT: Front and rear supports (1) can be laterally adjusted by
means of screws (2).
Carrier (3) of rear supports