BMW X5: Side Member Cover
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 apparatus for repairs! Following new body parts are required:
- B-pillar with entrance
- Shaped part, entrance, outer (not shown)
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Fig. 126: Identifying B-Pillar With Entrance
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Fig. 127: Identifying B-Pillar With Entrance
Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.
IMPORTANT: Cut outer plate only for following severance cuts.
Measurement a = approx. 50 mm behind hole dia. 25 mm.
Measurement b = approx. 250 mm before hole dia. 20 mm.
Open weld joints in areas (1) and (2).
Open adhesive bonds in areas (3). Open one welding spot in each case.
Installation:
Mark new part in accordance with severance cuts on vehicle and cut.
Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffle (4).
Apply adhesive in areas (3). Welding spots omitted in areas (3).
Weld in reinforcing panels at all severance cuts.
Bond and rivet new part in area (2).
Use Hemlock 813 blind rivet (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service picture board - Aluminum and steel/bonding and welding).
Double number of rivets with respect to welding spots in area (2).
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Replacing Front Left Door Pillar (Front Side Panel Remove)
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Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
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Roof Outer Skin
REPLACING ROOF OUTER SKIN (VERSION WITH PANORAMA GLASS SUNROOF)
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Emergency Call
Intelligent emergency call
Principle
In case of an emergency, an emergency call can
be triggered automatically by the system or manually.
General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
The Intelligent Assist system establishes a connection
with the BMW Response Center.
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Intelligent Safety
Principle
Intelligent Safety enables central operation of the
driver assistance systems.
General information
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, Intelligent
Safety consists of one or more systems
that can help prevent an imminent collision.
Approach control warning with light braking
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