BMW X5 Owners & Service Manuals

BMW X5: Roof Outer Skin

REPLACING ROOF OUTER SKIN (VERSION WITH PANORAMA GLASS SUNROOF)

Read contents of Body, General.

Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs.

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.

Following new body parts are required:

  1. Roof outer skin, panorama sunroof

Roof Outer Skin
Fig. 140: Identifying Roof Outer Skin, Panorama Sunroof

Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Open brazed joints in areas (2).

Roof Outer Skin
Fig. 141: Identifying Open Brazed Joints Areas

Roof Outer Skin
Fig. 142: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Release adhesive areas (layout, see next work steps) and remove roof outer skin.

Installation:

Fit new part on body. Fit windscreen for positioning.

Seal weld seams with sealing compound.

Roof Outer Skin
Fig. 143: Identifying Sealing Compound Applying Areas

Apply sealing compound in areas (1).

Roof Outer Skin
Fig. 144: Identifying Adhesive Applying Areas

Apply adhesive in areas (1).

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