Attention! When working in the area where the airbag system is located (door panels, front panel, interior trim) turn off the ignition and remove the key from the lock. This will eliminate the risk of injury.
Attention! When carrying out work on removing the hood and its gas-filled shock absorbers, two people or a special support are required to support it.
BMW car body model X5, series «E53» done in layout «crossover». body frame (pic. 18.1) made of all-metal, welded construction with hinged elements. The bottom, sides, roof and rear fenders are welded together. The engine hood, tailgate covers, side doors and front fenders are removable and can be easily replaced. The transmission is mounted on subframes connected to the body.
The gaps between the body parts must be kept the same along their entire length (pic. 18.2).
When installing new panels, it is necessary to maintain the gaps, because jamming of doors or a sharp increase in noise level may occur. The gap must have a constant width throughout the entire perimeter of the contact surfaces, the deviation should not exceed±0.5 mm, unless otherwise specified. The surfaces of the elements adjacent to each other inside the body must be parallel. The permissible displacement of individual elements, such as doors, must not exceed 1 mm, so the front edge of the rear door can be 1 mm deeper than the rear edge of the front door. car body «BMW» one of the most durable elements of the car, its lower belt is fully galvanized. Repair of large body surfaces, as well as replacement of glued front (wind) and rear windows, should only be carried out at a workshop.