BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing Mechanism For Floating Roofliner
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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Fig. 22: Uncoupling End Stops
Unclip floating roofliner cover plate (1) from slider for front sun shield.
Remove floating roofliner cover plate (1) upwards from locking lever (2).
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Fig. 23: Identifying Floating Roofliner Cover Plate
Pull mechanism for floating roofliner towards rear out of guide channel:
- Sliders for floating roofliner
- Locking lever for floating roofliner
- Rear drive cable plate with drive cable
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Fig. 24: Identifying Sliders For Floating Roofliner
Installation:
Ensure correct installation sequence:
- Sliders for floating roofliner
- Locking lever for floating roofliner
- Rear drive cable plate with drive cable
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Fig. 25: Identifying Locking Lever For Floating Roofliner
Slide in locking lever for floating roofliner (3) and slide up to recess in guide frame.
Open locking lever (1) with screwdriver.
Slide rear drive cable plate (2) into locking lever.
NOTE: Correct insertion can be checked by pulling back the drive cable plate (2): Drive cable plate (2) and locking lever for floating roofliner (3) must execute a joint movement.
In addition, the correct spacing of locking lever (3) and drive cable plate (2) is determined by the floating roofliner cover plate.
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Fig. 26: Sliding Rear Drive Cable Plate
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Replacing Fastener For Wind Deflector On Left Or Right
Special tools required:
51 3 057
Fig. 27: Identifying Special Tools (51 3 057)
Insert special tool 51 3 057 in spring (1). See 51 3 050 TOOL.
Using a suitable tool (2), unlock catch (3) of fasten
Removing And Installing Front Crossmember
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof.
Remove drive.
Release screws in marked area.
Tightening torque: 54 12 03AZ.
Remove crossmember (1).
If necessary, release fabric a
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Concerted action by the xDrive and and
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Replacing Front Left Side Panel
Observe gap dimensions.
CAUTION: Set down side panel on a soft surface.
Risk of damage
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front side panel.
Remove headlight.
Remove fog lamp.
Remove spray nozzle of headlight washer system.
Following new body parts are required:
Side panel, front
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