BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing Wind Deflector
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Open slide/tilt sunroof
NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity.
Pull plastic strip (1) on net of wind deflector out of retainers (2).
IMPORTANT: Do not pull on the net so as to avoid tearing the net.
Installation:
If necessary, reinstall retainers in frame.
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Fig. 61: Pulling Plastic Strip
IMPORTANT: Tape off paintwork in working area.
Avoid bending wind deflector (1).
NOTE: Pictures show removal on the left side, proceed in the same way for the right side.
Slide control carriage (4) for wind deflector with plastic wedge towards front.
Carefully lift wind deflector (1) in direction of arrow with guide (2) out of rail (3).
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Fig. 62: Lifting Wind Deflector With Guide
Installation:
Make sure clamping elements are correctly seated.
Tilt wind deflector (1) into vertical position and remove.
Installation:
Make sure wind deflector (1) is correctly seated in pivot point (2).
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Fig. 63: Identifying Wind Deflector And Pivot Point
REPLACING/CLEANING NET FOR WIND DEFLECTOR
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Open slide/tilt sunroof
Cleaning:
The wind deflector net can be cleaned while installed as follows:
- Accelerate vehicle with glass slide/tilt sunroof open to over 5 km/h
- Stop vehicle and turn ignition key to position 2.
NOTE: This prevents the wind deflector from retracting, and thereby leaving it fully open.
Net is now accessible and easy to clean.
Replacement:
Pull plastic strip (1) out of retainers (2) on panorama glass sunroof and wind deflector.
Installation:
If necessary, reinstall retainers.
Clip new net into place.
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Fig. 64: Pulling Plastic Strip
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Drip Molding
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove complete glass slide/tilt sunroof.
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at rear.
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at front.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to dr
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Child restraint systems
with tether strap
Safety information
Warning
If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used
for the child restraint system, the protective effect
is reduced. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the upper retaining strap does not run
over sharp edges and is not twisted as it
passes the upper anchor.
Warning
If
Fuel Ventilation
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TANK LEAK DIAGNOSIS MODULE
(PETROL/GASOLINE CARS WITH US DMTL VERSION)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove carbon canister.
Unlock and disconnect quick-connect coupling (1).
Unfasten hose clip (2) and remove hose.
Installation:
If necessary, replace hose clamp.
