BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Left Or Right Seat Belt
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove trim panels for door pillar.
- If necessary, remove air vent.
Move front seat upwards.
Release screw (1) on front seat.
Installation:
Replace screw.
Tightening torque.
Feed out belt anchor fitting (2).
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Fig. 2: Identifying Seat Belt Bolts
Release screws (2).
Tightening torque.
Remove deflector bar.
Release screws (1).
Installation:
Replace screws (1).
Remove belt deflector.
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 3: Identifying Seat Belt Screws
Release screw (1).
Installation:
Replace screw.
Tightening torque.
Unlock inertia reel unit (2) and remove from B-pillar.
Installation:
Inertia reel unit is coded against incorrect installation (3).
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Fig. 4: Identifying Inertia Reel Unit And B-Pillar
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT LOWER BELT FITTING (SEAT BELT TENSIONER)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front seat.
Unlock plug connections and disconnect.
Installation:
Belt tensioner (1) is coded against incorrect installation
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Fig. 5: Locating Belt Tensioner
Release screw (1).
Installation:
Replace screw (1).
Tightening torque.
Remove belt tensioner (2).
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Fig. 6: Identifying Belt Tensioner And Screw
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FRONT BELT ANCHOR FITTING PRETENSIONER (DRIVER SEAT ONLY)
WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt pretensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.
Switch off ignition!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove upper rail trim.
Disconnect cable straps.
Installation:
Replace faulty cable straps.
Plug connection must not be under tension.
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque.
Remove anchor fitting tensioner (3).
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Fig. 7: Identifying Anchor Fitting Tensioner And Plug Connection
Installation:
Secure plug connection with felt strip against unlocking.
If necessary, detach felt.
Using screwdriver, press pin (1) into recess and release anchor fitting (2).
Installation:
Anchor fitting (2) is coded.
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Fig. 8: Pressing Pin Into Recess And Release Anchor Fitting
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Left Or Right Seat Belt
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear seat.
Version with 3rd seat row only:
Fold rear seat forwards
Remove adapter plate.
Release screw (1) on end fitting.
Installation:
Replace screw.
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Repairing Airbag Cables
IMPORTANT: Only repair those cables which show visible signs of damage.
In the event of
visible damage, make sure there is only one cable repair in effect after the
repair work. If no visible damage
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Replacing Crankshaft (N52K)
Special tools required:
00 2 510 DIAL GAUGE WITH FEELER
00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL
11 4 370
11 4 440
11 4 470
11 9 360
IMPORTANT: Aluminium-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical
corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires alumin
Approach control warning
with light braking function
Principle
The Forward Collision Warning warns of a possible
risk of collision and may brake independently.
In the event of an accident, the system may reduce
impact speed.
General information
Sensors detect the traffic situation.
The system issues a two-phase warning of a
possible risk of collisio
