BMW X5: Rear Trim Panel
REPLACING OUTER TAIL PANEL SECTION
Read contents of Body, General. Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs! Following new body parts are required:
- Rear trim
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Fig. 152: Identifying Rear Trim
Open weld joints (1).
Open brazed joints (2).
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Fig. 153: Identifying Open Brazed Joints
Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.
Open weld joints in areas (1).
Open adhesive bonds in areas (2).
Remove rear trim.
Installation:
Replace glued connection in areas (2) with plug welding.
Adjust rear lid lower section to fit before welding.
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Fig. 154: Identifying Open Adhesive Bonds Areas
REPLACING OUTER AND INNER TAIL PANEL SECTIONS
Read contents of Body, General. See 41 0 CONTENTS OF BODY, GENERAL.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs! Following new body parts are required:
- Rear trim
- Rear trim, inner
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Fig. 155: Identifying Rear And Inner Trim
Open weld joints in areas (1).
Open brazed joints in areas (2).
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Fig. 156: Identifying Open Brazed Joints
Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.
Open weld joints in areas (1).
Open adhesive bonds in areas (2).
Remove rear trim.
Installation:
Replace glued connection in areas (2) with plug welding.
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Fig. 157: Identifying Open Adhesive Bonds Areas
Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.
Open weld joints in areas (1).
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Fig. 158: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.
Open weld joints in areas (1).
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Fig. 159: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.
Open weld joints in areas (1).
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Fig. 160: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Installation:
Insert inner rear trim (1) at an angle and bring into position.
Adjust lower rear lid section to fit before welding new parts.
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Fig. 161: Identifying Inner Rear Trim
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Replacing Complete Rear Left Wheel Arch (Rear Left Side Panel
Removed)
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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 Rear Left Outer Wheel Arch Section (Rear Left Side Panel
Removed)
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
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Rear Axle: Wheel/Chassis Alignment Check Must Be Carried Out After The Following
Work
Fig. 28: Identifying Rear Axle Components
A wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work:
Release of following screw/bolt connections:
Swinging arm, front/rear, to rear axle carrier
Swinging arm to integral link / wheel carrier
Integral link to wheel carrier
Replacing Safety Pressure Switch
WARNING: Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant R 134a.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
If A/C system is opened for mo
