BMW X5: Replacing Backrest Cover For Rear Seat (Through-Loading System) On Right
Special tools required:
- 52 0 050.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove right backrest cover.
- Remove head restraint guides.
- Remove backrest actuator trim and lock trim.
Lever out welt in marked area.
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Fig. 181: Identifying Welt Marked Area
Detaching cover and padding:
- Release all retainers in marked area
- Remove cover from padding
- Remove remaining retainers from cover and padding
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Fig. 182: Identifying Retainers Marked Area
Installation:
Insert new retainer (2) with special tool 52 0 050 and bend closed.
- Padding
- Retainer
- Trim wire in padding
- Trim wire in seat cover
- Back-rest cover
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Fig. 183: Identifying Special Tool (52 0 050)
Replacing cover:
- Pull all trim wires out of cover
- If necessary, cut pockets in new cover for trim wires
- Push trim wires into cover pockets
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Fig. 184: Identifying Trim Wires Cover Pockets
REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR RIGHT REAR SEAT
Special tools required:
- 52 0 050.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove right rear seat.
- Remove head restraint locators.
- Remove trim for rear seat back actuator.
- Remove rear panel trim.
Lever welt in marked area (1) out of backrest frame.
Remove backrest cover with padding.
Detaching cover and padding:
- Release all retainers in marked area
- Remove cover from padding
- Remove remaining retainers from cover and padding
Installation:
Insert new retainer (2) with special tool 52 0 050 and bend closed.
- Padding
- Retainer
- Trim wire in padding
- Trim wire in seat cover
- Backrest cover
Replacing cover:
- Pull all trim wires out of cover
- If necessary, cut pockets in new cover for trim wires
- Push trim wires into cover pockets
REPLACING PADDING FOR REAR SEAT (THROUGH - LOADING SYSTEM)
Operation is identical to:
Replacing seat cover for rear seat.
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Removing And Installing All Ventilation Grilles On Centre Console
Version with rear cabin fan only:
Unclip ventilation grille (1).
Unclip operating unit (1).
Unclip lever (1) from operating unit.
Unclip air outlet grille (1) on left and right with plastic wedge.
Removing And Installing/Replacing Centre Console For 3Rd Seat Row
Release screws (1).
Remove centre console (1) towards top.
Installation:
Feed centre console (1) with guides into trim (2).
Version with rear cabin fan only:
Unclip ventilation grille (1).
Unclip o
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Engine Suspension
REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT (N52K)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Secure engine.
Remove reinforcement plate.
Remove heat shields.
Remove engine support arm.
Release screws (1) and remove engine mount (2).
Tightening torque 22 11 1AZ.
Fig. 1: Identifying Screws And Engine Mount
Installation
Lamp Settings
TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR HEADLIGHT VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT
Car parked on level ground.
Replace faulty glass and mirrors and blackened light bulbs.
Check tire pressure and correct if necessary.
Apply load equivalent to one person on driver's seat (approx. 75 kg).
Vehicle with full fuel tank or app
