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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Checking/Topping Up Oil Level In Rear Differential
WARNING: See DANGER OF POISONING IF OIL IS INGESTED/ABSORBED
THROUGH THE SKIN and 00 RISK OF INJURY IF OIL COMES INTO
CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
To avoid serious damage to the rear differential, it is essential to
use only
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