Removing The Front Left Side Panel
WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see 00 02 001 RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT (X5 XDRIVE 40I, 2019-, X5 SDRIVE 40I, 2020-, X5 XDRIVE 50I, 2019, X5 M50I, 2020-, X5 XDRIVE 45E, 2021-) .
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVE THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON TOP .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVE THE REAR DOOR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE DOOR SILL TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVE THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER FRONT .
- Mask the area (1) on the headlight and on the bumper cover with plastic adhesive tape.
- Mask the area (1) of the door with plastic adhesive tape.
- Remove the sound insulation (1).
- Release the screws (1) of the bumper cover (2).
- Release the bumper cover (2) from the side panel a little.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Release the cable (1) from the bracket of the side panel.
- Loosen screw (2).
- Loosen screws (1).
- Open the front door.
- Pull the sealing (1) down slightly in the direction of the arrow.
- Loosen screw (2).
- Close front door.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Release the side panel in the sequence and direction shown.
- Release the side panel in the lower area of the A-pillar (1) towards the outer.
- Release the side panel in the area of the A-pillar (2) towards the top.
- Release the side panel in the area of the headlights (3) towards the rear.
Pay attention to the headlight locking mechanism (4).