BMW X5: Side Member Cover
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:
- B-pillar with entrance
- Shaped part, entrance, outer (not shown)
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Fig. 126: Identifying B-Pillar With Entrance
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Fig. 127: Identifying B-Pillar With Entrance
Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.
IMPORTANT: Cut outer plate only for following severance cuts.
Measurement a = approx. 50 mm behind hole dia. 25 mm.
Measurement b = approx. 250 mm before hole dia. 20 mm.
Open weld joints in areas (1) and (2).
Open adhesive bonds in areas (3). Open one welding spot in each case.
Installation:
Mark new part in accordance with severance cuts on vehicle and cut.
Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffle (4).
Apply adhesive in areas (3). Welding spots omitted in areas (3).
Weld in reinforcing panels at all severance cuts.
Bond and rivet new part in area (2).
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 (2).
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Replacing Cover For Longitudinal Member With Left Door
Pillar (Partial Replacement B - Pillar)
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 d
Replacing Front Left Door Pillar (Front Side Panel Remove)
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 du
Roof Outer Skin
REPLACING ROOF OUTER SKIN (VERSION WITH PANORAMA GLASS SUNROOF)
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Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Obser
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Intake Silencer
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (N52K)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Switch off ignition
Lever out expansion rivets (1).
Press lock (2) and raise intake duct (3).
Detach intake duct (3) from air filter housing and remove.
Fig. 8: Identifying Expansion Rivets, Lock And Int
N52KP And N51 Fuel System
The N52KP and N51 engine continue to use the conventional "manifold
injection" system carried over from the N52. The fuel supply components are also
carried over with regard to the EKP module, fuel pump etc.
Fig. 50: Identifying Fuel Supply System
N54 Engine
The N54 engine uses the new High Preci
