BMW X5: Replacing Socket Housing For Left Or Right Rear Light
WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior
lights).
Rear light in side panel:
Remove flap in luggage compartment trim panel.
Turn socket housing and pull out of rear light.
NOTE:
- Bulb, adaptive brake light
- Bulb, reversing light
- Bulb, brake light
- Bulb, turn indicator light
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Fig. 45: Identifying Adaptive Brake Light, Reversing Light, Brake Light And
Indicator Light
Rear light in rear lid:
Remove luggage compartment light.
NOTE: For purposes of clarity, rear lid trim panel is shown removed.
Turn socket housing and pull out of rear light.
NOTE: 1. Bulb, rear fog light and adaptive brake light.
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Fig. 46: Identifying Rear Fog Light
Rear light in rear lid:
Turn bulb (1) and pull out of socket housing (3).
Pull bulb (2) out of socket housing (3).
Installation:
NOTE: type of bulb.
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Fig. 47: Pulling Bulb Out Of Socket Housing
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WARNING: Xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage!
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition unit, control unit and
lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
WARNING
WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior
lights).
Rear light in side panel:
Remove flap in luggage compartment trim panel.
Turn socket housing and pull out of rear light.
NOTE:
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NOTE: If the integral link is detached from the wheel carrier or
swinging arm, it is
necessary after reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear wheel.
Tension coil spring (and leave on vehicle).
Version with ride-height control: Deacti
REPLACING FRONT LEFT DOOR PILLAR (FRONT SIDE PANEL REMOVED)
Read contents of Body, General.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or dust.
Use only approved spot-welding app