BMW X5: Replacing Rear Left Side Panel (Partial Replacement, Door Opening)
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:
- Side frame, rear
- Shaped part, entrance, outer (not shown)
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Fig. 201: Identifying Side Frame, Rear
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Fig. 202: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.
IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.
Measurement a = approx. 200 mm from middle of lower lock striker screw point.
Measurement b = approx. 420 mm from centerpoint of hole dia. 20 mm.
Open weld joints in areas (1) and (3).
Installation information:
- Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffle (2).
- Weld in reinforcing panels at all severance cuts.
- Bond and rivet new part in area (3).
Use Hemlock 813 blind rivet (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service picture board - Aluminum and steel/bonding and welding).
Double number of rivets with respect to welding spots in area (3).
Open adhesive joints in areas (1) and (2).
Open weld joint in area (1).
Installation information:
Welding spot is omitted from area (1).
Glue new part in areas (1) and (2).
Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffle (3).
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Fig. 203: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT SIDE PANEL MODULE CARRIER
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front side panel.
Release screws (1).
Slacken nut (2).
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Fig. 204: Identifying Screws And Nut
REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR
Read contents of Body, General.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear door.
Following new body parts are required:
- Door, rear
- Crash reinforcement
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Fig. 205: Identifying Door, Rear And Crash Reinforcement
Feed in crash reinforcement (1).
Tighten down screws (2).
Tighten to specified torque.
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Fig. 206: Identifying Crash Reinforcement And Screws
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Front Side Doors
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
Rear Side Doors
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
Front Lid
REMOVING AND INSTALLING HOOD/BONNET
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Support engine hood in fully opened position with suitable apparatus.
IMPORTANT: Removal of the hood/bonnet must be carried out with the
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Differential
Special tools required:
33 5 120
33 5 122
33 5 125
33 5 200
33 5 206
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Rear differential must be lashed with tightening strap 33 5 206 to prevent
it falling out when the output shafts are forced off.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove propeller shaft on rear differ
Front/Rear cup holder
Front cup holder
Safety information
Warning
Unsuitable containers in the cup holders may
damage the cup holders or be thrown about
the car's interior in the event of an accident, an
evasive maneuver, or forceful braking. Spilled
liquids can distract from the traffic conditions
and lead to an acciden
