BMW X5: Stabilizer Bar
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR STABILIZER
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove both stabilizer links from stabilizer.
Release screws (1).
Replacement only: Remove both rubber mounts from stabilizer.
Turn stabilizer (2) and remove sideways.
Installation:
Check both rubber mounts for damage , replace if necessary.
Align stabilizer centrally.
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 136: Identifying Screws And Stabilizer
REPLACING BOTH RUBBER MOUNTS FOR STABILIZER MOUNTING
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove stabilizer from rear axle carrier.
IMPORTANT: Circo Light must not be used between stabilizer and rubber mount!
Remove retaining bracket (1) and rubber mount (2) from stabilizer.
Installation:
Coat rubber mount with Circo Light to install retaining bracket.
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Fig. 137: Identifying Retaining Bracket And Rubber Mount
Installation:
Keep stabilizer clean and free of oil and grease.
Mount rubber mount (1) by way of slot (2) as pictured on stabilizer.
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Fig. 138: Identifying Rubber Mount Aligning Slot
REPLACING STABILIZER LINKS FOR STABILIZER
IMPORTANT: Observe safety when raising the vehicle
Unscrew nuts (1).
Remove stabilizer link (2).
Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 139: Identifying Nuts And Stabilizer Link
Troubleshooting
REAR AXLE TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART FOR SHOCK ABSORBERS
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TROUBLESHOOTING SHOCK ABSORBER
Read and comply with Information on replacing shock absorbers.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART FOR SHOCK ABSORBERS
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Bonding Aluminum Parts
IMPORTANT: Conform with safety precautions!
Overview of topics:
Equipment
Best before date of consumables
Grinding and cleaning
Flame-coating
Primer coat
Gluing coat
Hardening times
Disposing
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Replacing Padding For Left Or Right Front Seat (Comfort)
WARNING: US/CDN front passenger seat (with OC3 mat) only:
The padding can only be removed in conjunction with the OC3 mat.
If padding is defective, both parts may only be replaced together. After fitting
new padding, enable OC3 mat with BMW diagnosis system.
The operation for removing the padding
BMW Travel & Comfort
System
General information
USB ports and fixtures for attaching special accessories,
for instance coat hangers, are located
on the backrests of the front seats.
Properties of the USB ports:
USB port Type C.
For charging of mobile devices.
Charge current: max. 3 A.
Further information is available fro
