Removing The Front Left Side Panel

WARNING: DANGER
High-voltage system .
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!

All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trained and technically experienced personnel.
For additional information see 6100... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON HANDLING HYBRID CARS (ALL X5 MODELS, 2019-2022) .
For additional information see 6125... NOTES ON REPAIR OF HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY UNIT (ALL X5 MODELS, 2019-2022) .

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
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 FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT .
Refer to DE-ENERGIZE THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM .
Refer to CHECK THAT NO VOLTAGE IS APPLIED .
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 .
Refer to REMOVING THE CHARGING SOCKET FLAP .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER HOUSING FOR THE HIGH-VOLTAGE CHARGING SOCKET .

Mask the area (1) on the headlight and on the bumper cover with plastic adhesive tape.

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Mask the area (1) of the door with plastic adhesive tape.

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Remove the sound insulation (1).

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Release the screws (1) of the bumper cover (2).
Release the bumper cover (2) from the side panel a little.

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Loosen screws (1).

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Release the cable (1) from the bracket of the side panel.
Loosen screw (2).

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Loosen screws (1).

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Open the front door.
Pull the sealing (1) down slightly in the direction of the arrow.
Loosen screw (2).
Close front door.

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Loosen screws (1).

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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).

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