BMW X5: 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 assistance of a second person.
NOTE: Carry over schematic representation to the relevant vehicle type.
Release nuts (1).
Remove hood lid.
Installation:
Install engine hood at screw locations to on hinge. This dispenses with the need for adjustment after installation.
If this is not possible, adjust engine hood.
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Fig. 223: Identifying Nuts
ADJUSTING ENGINE BONNET/HOOD
IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body parts.
Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment options are not sufficient.
NOTE: Observe gap dimensions. Carry over schematic representation to the relevant vehicle type.
Slacken nuts (1) of hinges on left and right.
Hood lid must be able to be moved.
NOTE: If the adjustment range is not sufficient, release retaining screws of engine hood hinge on body and move hinge.
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Fig. 224: Identifying Nuts
Retaining hooks must snap into place in locks.
Adjust engine hood.
NOTE: Vertical adjustment of engine hood to side panel by means of stop pads.
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Fig. 225: Identifying Retaining Hooks
NOTE: Adjust height of hood/bonnet to front bumper by turning nuts (1) on retaining hooks.
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Fig. 226: Identifying Nuts On Retaining Hooks
If adjustment is necessary, remove front grille.
Do not slacken nut (2).
Adjust hood/bonnet by turning spacers (1) on both sides.
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Fig. 227: Identifying Nut And Spacers
IMPORTANT: Check function of retaining hook.
After installation:
- Tighten all screws and nuts to specified torque.
- Touch up unpainted surfaces in the appropriate color.
- If necessary, adjust front side panels.
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Rear Lid
REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR LID UPPER SECTION
Read contents of Body, General.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove spoiler.
Remove trims on rear lid upper section.
Disconnect all cable plug conn
Other Flaps
REMOVING AND INSTALLING FLAP FOR FUEL FILLER NECK
NOTE: The illustration is a schematic representation and is to be
applied to the
relevant vehicle type.
Open fuel filler flap.
Lever out lock (2) an
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Contents Of Body, General
General information -> Quality standard.
-> Workshop equipment.
Safety regulations -> Safety at work.
-> Information on hazards.
-> Information on vehicle protection.
Materials -> Materials science.
-> Use of materials in outer shell.
Handling electrical/electronic equipment, ai
Manually Unlocking Transmission Lock
For various tasks, it is necessary to unlock and lock the transmission lock.
This can be done from inside or underneath the vehicle.
From vehicle interior:
Refer to MANUAL EMERGENCY UNLOCKING OF TRANSMISSION LOCK.
Underneath car:
Remove underbody protection.
Press lever (1) towards rear.
