BMW X5: 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
Fig. 190: Identifying Side Panel, Front
Release screws (1).
Unclip retaining tabs (2) and remove bumper mountings on inside and outside.
Fig. 191: Identifying Screws And Retaining Tabs
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Read contents of Body, General.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs!
Remove or cover those vehicle components
Read contents of Body, General.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs!
Remove or cover those vehicle components
Read contents of Body, General.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs!
Remove or cover those vehicle components
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Special tools required:
31 4 160
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove left output shaft.
Lever shaft seal (1) out of front differential with a screwdriver (2).
Fig. 122: Identifying Shaft Seal And Screwdriver
Installing shaft seal:
NOTE: The installation protective ring (1) serves to protect t
NOTE: Following repairs, the corrosion protection work already begins
with the correct
removal of the PVC undercoating, antinoise compound and seam seals.
1.0 Removing sealing materials:
IMPORTANT:
Do not burn off PVC material with a gas burner or similar or heat
to
temperatures above 180ºC.