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)
Fig. 126: Identifying B-Pillar With Entrance
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).
READ NEXT:
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
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
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. Obser
SEE MORE:
Special tools required:
23 0 490
27 1 470 DRIFT
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission oil level. See
Replenishing /Changing Transfer Case Oil (ATC 700).
Use only the approved gear oil. See Replacing Output Flange on
Transfer Box at Rear (ATC700) in this transfer box.
Necessar
The parking brake test must be carried out on the roller dynamometer as
follows.
Release position (engine off / ignition on ):
Wheel circumferential force right / left < or = 300 N.
Press parking brake button (engine off / ignition on ):
Car must be pulled uniformly out of brake roller or d