BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing Drive Cable Plate
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove mechanism for glass cover at front.
Overview of glass lid mechanism:
Fig. 1: Identifying Glass Lid Mechanism Components
- Floating roofliner mechanism
- Mechanism, front glass lid
- Drive wedge
- Drive plate
- Mechanism, rear glass lid
- Control carriage, rear glass lid
- Spring retainer
- Drive cable, rear glass lid (connecting link)
- Drive cable plate
- Drive cable, front glass lid (connecting link)
- Control carriage, wind deflector
- Slide element
Fig. 2: Removing Drive Wedge
If necessary, remove drive wedge (1).
If necessary, slide drive cable plate (2) towards rear and remove from guide
rail.
Fig. 3: Sliding Drive Cable Plate
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage when installing drive cable pla
The rear drive cable plate (2) must be engaged before the front drive cable
plate (1) is installed.
Incorrect setting can be identified from spring position and lever position
(marked area).
Check engagement of rear drive cable plate (2) in guide rail.
Slide in drive cable plate (1).
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof.
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at front.
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at rear.
Remove front drip molding.
Remove driv
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove complete glass slide/tilt sunroof.
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at rear.
Remove rear drip molding.
Remove drive units with gearing.
Overview of glass
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof.
Remove slider set for floating roofliner.
Remove rear crossmember.
Unclip end stops (1) on left and right from guide channel.
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Fuel systems need to be checked for proper fuel pressure as well as
sufficient volume. When diagnosing fuel
system complaints, you must take into account the type of fuel system and how
the fuel is delivered to the
engine.
Malfunctions in the fuel system can cause driveability complaints which in
IMPORTANT: Danger of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Follow instructions for working on cooling system.
Draining coolant.
Remove fan cowl.
Unlock and detach coolant hose (1).
Release nuts and remove thermostat cartridge (2).
Install