51 71... Seal the units compartment partition wall at the top center (version to 10/2012)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 BMW X5, 2012 BMW X5, and 2011 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove both microfilter housing covers. See LEFT MICROFILTER HOUSING COVER and RIGHT MICROFILTER HOUSING COVER .

Remove gasket (1) for engine compartment lid.

Release screws (2, 4).

Remove partition wall (3).

If necessary, remove butyl residue from the body.

Fig 1: Identifying Gasket, Partition Wall And Screws

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: A modified partition wall (1) was installed from version 10/2012.

The modified partition wall can be identified by the additional drainage channels (2).

When using the modified partition wall, they must not be sealed with butyl.

Fig 2: Identifying Drainage Channels And Partition Wall

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove sponge rubber seal or butyl residue from area (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Sponge Rubber Seal

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Press protruding sponge rubber seal back into the joints (1) or cut it off.

Installation note:

Prepare 2 pieces of butyl rope 6-7 mm in dia. and 10 cm long.

Seal joints (1) with butyl rope.

Fig 4: Identifying Joints

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note:

Apply butyl rope in area (1) along the component edge.

Compress the butyl rope evenly when inserting the partition wall.

Tighten down screws.

Reassemble the vehicle.

Fig 5: Identifying Sponge Rubber Seal

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.