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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2009X6 35IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTINTERIOR/EXTERIOR TRIMBODY EQUIPMENT - REPAIR
2009 BMW X6 35i
Body Equipment - Repair
2009 BMW X6 35iSECTION Body Equipment - Repair
- General
- 00 Safety information for working on vehicles with automatic engine start-stop function (MSA)
- 51 00... Safety instructions for working on cars with airbag systems
- 51 00... Overview of front door
- 51 00... Overview of rear door
- 51 00... Notes on bonding/attaching components with double-sided adhesive tape
- 51 00... Notes on fitting window guide seals
- 51 00... Service position of engine compartment lid
- 51 11... Overview of front bumper
- 51 12... Overview of rear bumper
- 51 21... Overview of front door locks
- 51 22... Overview of rear door locks
- Front Bumper
- 51 11... Overview of front bumper
- 51 11... Removing and installing/replacing holder for side view camera on left or right
- 51 11 050 Removing and installing/replacing support for front bumper trim
- 51 11 141 Removing and installing/replacing bumper panel at bottom front
- 51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper trim
- 51 11 157 Replace bumper panel, front
- 51 11 158 Replacing holder for license plate
- 51 11 160 Removing and installing front underride protection
- 51 11 180 Removing and installing/replacing grille in bumper trim (bottom middle)
- 51 11 182 Removing and installing/replacing grille in bumper trim at top
- 51 11 185 Removing and installing/replacing grille (side) in bumper trim
- Rear Bumper
- 51 12... Overview of rear bumper
- 51 12 050 Removing and installing/replacing support for rear bumper trim
- 51 12 156 Removing and installing rear bumper panel
- 51 12 157 Replacing rear bumper trim
- 51 12 162 Removing and installing/replacing rear bottom middle bumper trim
- 51 12 210 Removing and installing trim on rear left or right bumper side section
- 51 12 223 Removing and installing/replacing trim for rear bottom middle bumper trim
- 51 12 825 Removing and installing/replacing guide for rear center bumper
- 51 12 828 Removing and installing/replacing guide for rear left or right bumper
- Trim Covers Handle Trim
- BMW Emblem Model Emblems
- Mirrors, Covers, Ashtrays, Shelves, Trays
- 51 16... Calibrating compass in interior rearview mirror (up to 09/08)
- 51 16... Calibrating compass in interior rearview mirror (from 09/08)
- 51 16... Gluing of mirror base
- 51 16... Overview of center console (storage compartment)
- 51 16... Removing and installing insert for right glovebox
- 51 16... Removing and installing/replacing cup holder in rear console
- 51 16... Removing and installing/replacing decorative trim on rear console on left/right
- 51 16... Removing and installing/replacing front trim on rear console
- 51 16... Removing and installing/replacing side carpet on storage compartment (center console)
- 51 16... Removing and installing/replacing upper trim on rear console
- 5116... Replacing cable connection for right or left sun visor
- 51 16 000 Removing and installing or replacing mirror on left or right front door
- 51 16 026 Replacing mirror glass for rear-view mirror (on front door)
- 51 16 040 Removing and installing/replacing housing on left or right exterior mirror
- 51 16 041 Removing and installing/replacing cover cap on left or right exterior mirror
- 51 16 045 Removing and installing or replacing retaining ring on left or right exterior mirror
- 51 16 060 Removing and installing/replacing interior rearview mirror (overview)
- 51 16 060 Removing and installing/replacing interior rearview mirror (with Autobeam)
- 51 16 060 Removing and installing/replacing interior rearview mirror (with Japanese toll mirror)
- 51 16 060 Removing and installing/replacing interior rearview mirror (with rain sensor)
- 51 16 080 Removing and installing or replacing sun visor and left or right counter support
- 51 16 130 Removing and installing/replacing left or right knee pad
- 51 16 160 Removing and installing/replacing center console trim (gear selector switch)
- 51 16 163 Removing and installing/replacing rear center console trim
- 51 16 165 Removing and installing/replacing complete center console
- 51 16 176 Removing and installing/replacing center armrest on storage compartment on left or right
- 51 16 193 Removing and installing/replacing cover on front cup holder
- 51 16 202 Removing and installing/replacing front cup holder
- 51 16 225 Removing and installing/replacing decorative trim on center console on left or right
- 51 16 227 Removing and installing/replacing trim on center console at side left or right
- 51 16 240 Removing and installing/replacing rear storage box
- 51 16 270 Removing and installing complete rear section of rear console
- 51 16 325 Removing and installing/replacing fastener for center armrest
- 61 31 334 Removing and installing or replacing grip trim for gear selector switch
- 61 31 336 Removing and installing/replacing trim for gear selector switch
- 51 16 342 Removing and installing/replacing lock cylinder for passenger airbag deactivation
- 51 16 360 Removing and installing right glovebox
- 51 16 371 Removing and installing/replacing upper glovebox lid
- 51 16 372 Removing and installing/replacing lower glovebox lid
- 51 16 373 Removing and installing/replacing lock for glovebox lid on left or right
- 51 16 375 Removing and installing/replacing kinematic unit for glovebox lid
- 51 16 378 Removing and installing/replacing hinge for upper glovebox lid
- 51 16 405 Removing and installing/replacing roller sun blind on side window of left or right rear door
- 51 16 480 Removing and installing or replacing front grab handle
- Lids
- 41 63 003 Replacing cover bowl
- 51 16... Removing and installing/replacing cup holder in rear console
- 51 16... Removing and installing/replacing decorative trim on rear console on left/right
- 51 16... Removing and installing/replacing front trim on rear console
- 51 16... Removing and installing/replacing upper trim on rear console
- 51 16 270 Removing and installing complete rear section of rear console
- 51 17 400 Removing and installing/replacing bump stop with ejector for filler flap
- Front Door Locks, Handles, Fittings
- 51 00... Overview of front door
- 51 21... Overview of front door locks
- 51 21... Removing window cavity cover strip with special tool 00 9 324 at front or rear
- 51 21 003 Replacing door detent (lock striker), front left or right
- 51 21 004 Adjusting front left or right door detent (lock wedge)
- 51 21 090 Removing and installing/replacing door lock in left or right front door
- 51 21 125 Removing and installing/replacing support for left or right outside door handle with lock cylinder
- 51 21 126 Removing and installing/replacing support for left or right outside door handle without lock cylinder
- 51 21 140 Removing and installing/replacing complete lock cylinder in left or right front door
- 51 21 150 Blocking, if necessary initializing, car key in immobilizer control module
- 51 21 170 Removing and installing or replacing outside handle from left or right front door
- 51 21 180 Removing and installing/replacing cover on outside handle
- 51 21 181 Removing and installing/replacing cover on outside handle with lock cylinder
- 51 21 182 Replacing cover on outer handle with lock barrel
- 51 21 225 Removing and installing or replacing inside door opener in left or right front door
- 51 21 233 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cable for outside door handle on left or right front door
- 51 21 235 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cable for inside door opener on left or right front door
- 51 21 280 Removing and installing or replacing door stop on left or right front door
- 51 21 300 Removing and installing or replacing window cavity cover strip on outside of left or right front door
- 51 21 330 Removing and installing/replacing window cavity cover strip on inner front door
- 51 21 360 Replacing seal for door seam/roof frame on left or right front door
- Rear Door Locks, Handles, Fittings
- 51 00... Overview of rear door
- 51 22... Overview of rear door locks
- 51 22 001 Replacing door detent (lock striker), rear left or right
- 51 22 004 Adjusting rear left or right door detent (lock wedges)
- 51 22 090 Removing and installing/replacing door lock in left or right rear door
- 51 22 126 Removing and installing/replacing support for outside door handle on left or right rear door
- 51 22 170 Removing and installing/replacing outside handle on left or right back door
- 51 22 180 Removing and installing/replacing cover on outside handle, left or right
- 51 22 225 Removing and installing/replacing inside door opener of rear left or right door
- 51 22 233 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cable for outside door handle on left or right rear door
- 51 22 235 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cable for inside door opener on left or right rear door
- 51 22 280 Removing and installing/replacing door retainer on rear left or right door
- 51 22 300 Removing and installing/replacing window cavity cover strip on rear door on left or right
- 51 22 351 Replacing window cavity seal on inner left or right rear door
- 51 22 360 Replacing seal for door seam/roof frame on left or right rear door
- Hood Latch Lock
- 51 23... Adjusting/replacing bump stops
- 51 23... Removing/installing ball sockets with clip
- 51 23 004 Adjusting engine compartment lid catch
- 51 23 100 Removing and installing/replacing right engine hood/bonnet lock
- 51 23 110 Removing and installing/replacing left hood/bonnet lock
- 51 23 131 Adjusting left or right striker on engine hood
- 51 23 131 Adjusting left or right striker on engine hood/bonnet
- 51 23 201 Removing and installing/replacing release mechanism for catch on engine hood/bonnet
- 51 23 212 Removing and installing/replacing cable for front hood/bonnet locks (to locks)
- 51 23 265 Removing and installing/replacing left or right gas strut for engine compartment lid
- Trunk Latch Lock
- 51 24 004 Adjusting rear lid lock
- 51 24 105 Removing and installing/replacing rear lid lock
- 51 24 145 Removing and installing/replacing button for rear lid actuation
- 51 24 165 Removing and installing/replacing side left or right rear lid buffer stops
- 51 24 300 Removing and installing or replacing left or right gas strut for rear lid
- 51 24 400 Removing and installing/replacing electric spindle drive for rear lid on left or right
- Front And Rear Window
- 51 31... Notes on window bonding
- Notes
- General
- On-the-job safety
- Replacement of windscreens
- Tools for cutting through adhesive bead
- Storage temperature
- Adhesive
- Adhesive expiry date
- Adhesive disposal
- Bonding agent (glass activator)
- Bonding agent expiry date
- Application of bonding agent
- Removal of window glass
- Damage to paintwork in body aperture
- Preparation for installation
- Version with inspection glass for vehicle identification number in windscreen only
- Adhesive quantities
- Spacer buffer (spacer)
- Assembly
- Hardening
- Version with GPS navigation system 1 (up to 9/97)
- Version with rain sensor, rain/light sensor or rain/light solar sensor
- Version with automatic air conditioning
- Version with Head-Up Display (HUD)
- 51 31...Notes on window bonding repair kit
- 51 31... Removing windscreen with "Roll Out 2000"
- 51 31... Removing windows with an oscillating knife
- 51 31... Window glass removal with wire pull handle
- 51 31...General procedure when dismantling/installing bonded window glass
- 1 General information
- 2 Dismantling
- 3 Installation
- Notes
- 3.1 Remove adhesive residue from the body and window glass
- 3.2 Treatment of adhesive area in body aperture
- 3.3 Installation of spacer (spacer buffer/dual-lock tapes)
- 3.4 Add-on part
- 3.5 Treatment of ceramic glass surface (inside of window)
- 3.6 Version with inspection glass for vehicle identification number in windscreen
- 3.7 Nozzle preparation
- 3.8 Apply adhesive
- 3.9 Mounting the window glass
- 3.10 Adjusting the window glass
- 3.11 Fixing the window glass
- 3.12 Label
- 51 31 000 Removing and installing/replacing windscreen
- 51 31 011 Replacing windscreen
- 51 31 015 Repairing damage to windscreens caused by pitting (stone chips) (clear and tinted laminated safety glass)
- 51 31 021 Removing and installing/replacing rubber frame for windscreen (top)
- 51 31 023 Removing and installing left or right gutter strip along windscreen
- 51 31 200 Removing and installing/replacing rear window
- 51 31 221 Replacing rear window (rear window broken)
- 51 70... Fitting seals
- 51 31... Notes on window bonding
- Front Manually Operated Windows
- 51 00... Overview of front door
- 51 32 160 Removing and installing/replacing housing cover on inner left or right door window frame
- 51 32 170 Removing and installing/replacing door window glass, front left or right
- 51 32 211 Replacing front left or right rubber guide for left or right door window
- 51 21 360 Replacing seal for door seam/roof frame on left or right front door
- 51 32 390 Removing and installing/replacing decorative strip on front left or right door
- 51 32 420 Removing and installing/replacing trim on front door window frame, left or right
- Front Electrically Operated Widows
- Rear Manually Operated Windows
- 51 00... Overview of rear door
- 51 34... Removing and installing/replacing trim for window guide of left or right rear door
- 51 34 160 Removing and installing/replacing housing cover front left or right door window frame
- 51 34 171 Replacing rear left or right door window
- 51 34 191 Replacing left or right fixed door window in rear window frame
- 51 34 211 Replacing rubber guide for rear left or right door window
- 51 34 380 Removing and installing/replacing decorative strip on rear door (top), left or right
- 51 34 420 Removing and installing/replacing trim on window frame of rear door (front), left or right
- 51 34 425 Removing and installing/replacing trim on window frame of rear door (rear), left or right
- Rear Electrically Operated Windows
- Hinged Window
- Electrical Power Window
- Front Door Trim Panel With Arm Rest
- 51 48... Notes for bonding sound insulation (SI), doors
- 51 00... Overview of front door
- 51 41... Replacing speaker cover (mid-range speaker) on left or right front door trim panel
- 51 41 000 Removing and installing (replacing) front left or right door trim panel
- 51 41 017 Removing and installing/replacing cover on front right door handle (passenger side)
- 51 41 030 Removing and installing/replacing decorative strip on front left or right door trim panel
- 51 48 060 Removing and installing/replacing sound insulation in left or right front door
- Rear Door Trim Panel With Arm Rest
- 51 48... Notes for bonding sound insulation (SI), doors
- 51 00... Overview of rear door
- 51 42... Removing and installing/replacing speaker trim (tweeter) on rear left or right door trim panel
- 51 42... Replacing speaker cover on rear left or right door trim panel (mid-range speaker)
- 51 42 000 Removing and installing (replacing) rear left or right door trim panel
- 51 42 017 Removing and installing/replacing cover on door handle, rear left or right
- 51 42 030 Removing and installing/replacing decorative strip on rear left or right door trim panel
- 51 48 070 Removing and installing/replacing sound insulation on left or right rear door
- Side Covering With Armrest
- 51 43 070 Removing and installing/replacing side trim panel, footwell, on A-pillar, left
- 51 43 075 Removing and installing/replacing side trim panel, footwell, on A-pillar, right
- 51 43 148 Removing and installing or replacing trim on left or right door pillar (top)
- 51 43 150 Removing and installing or replacing trim for left or right door pillar (bottom)
- 51 43 201 Removing and installing/replacing trim for roof pillar at front (A-pillar), left or right
- 51 43 230 Removing and installing/replacing trim on C-pillar at bottom left or right
- 51 43 251 Removing and installing or replacing trim panel for left or right rear roof pillar (C-pillar)
- 51 43 259 Removing and installing/replacing trim for rear roof pillar (D-pillar), left or right
- Roof Trim Panel
- Instrument Cluster Trim Panel
- 51 45.. Overview of dashboard
- 51 45... Replacing side cover on instrument panel
- 51 45 030 Removing and installing instrument panel trim
- 51 45 031 Replacing instrument panel trim
- 51 45 075 Removing and installing support for instrument panel
- 51 45 105 Removing and installing/replacing function support on instrument panel trim
- 51 45 181 Removing and installing/replacing trim for instrument panel, bottom right
- 51 45 185 Removing and installing/replacing panel for pedals
- 51 45 310 Removing and installing (replacing) center trim for instrument panel
- 51 45 372 Removing and installing/replacing decorative strip on instrument panel on driver's side on left
- 51 45 374 Removing and installing/replacing decorative strip on instrument panel on driver's side on right
- 51 45 376 Removing and installing/replacing decorative strip on left fresh-air grille
- 51 45 377 Removing and installing/replacing decorative strip on middle fresh-air grille
- 51 45 378 Removing and installing/replacing decorative strip on right fresh-air grille
- Parcel Shelf Trim Pan Roller Sun Blind
- Floor, Luggage, Engine Compartment
- 51 43 259 Removing and installing/replacing trim for rear roof pillar (D-pillar), left or right
- 51 47... Removing and installing/replacing C-pillar storage compartment at bottom left or right
- 51 47... Removing and installing/replacing battery cover
- 51 47... Removing and installing/replacing front left or right lip
- 51 47... Removing and installing/replacing left or right underbody panelling
- 51 47... Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right ram-air lip
- 51 47... Removing and installing/replacing storage compartment in luggage compartment on left or right
- 51 47 000 Removing and installing/replacing front (inside) left or right entrance cover strip
- 51 47 030 Removing and installing/replacing rear (inside) left or right entrance cover strip
- 51 47 105 Removing and installing/replacing trim on D-pillar at bottom left or right
- 51 47 126 Replacing handle on panel for luggage compartment floor
- 51 47 127 Replacing lock cylinder on panel for luggage compartment floor
- 51 47 128 Removing and installing/replacing panel for luggage compartment floor
- 51 47 134 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rail in luggage compartment floor
- 51 47 135 Removing and installing/replacing left or right lashing rail in luggage compartment floor
- 51 47 151 Removing and installing/replacing left luggage compartment wheel arch trim
- 51 47 156 Removing and installing/replacing left or right capping in luggage compartment
- 51 47 157 Removing and installing/replacing cover for left or right capping in luggage compartment
- 51 47 161 Removing and installing/replacing right luggage compartment wheel arch trim
- 51 47 172 Removing and installing/replacing flap in luggage compartment trim, left or right
- 51 47 490 Removing and installing/replacing front underbody protection
- 51 47 491 Removing and installing/replacing rear underbody protection
- Front Lid Insulation Lining
- 51 48... Notes for bonding sound insulation (SI), doors
- 51 48 001 Removing and installing/replacing insulation lining on hood/bonnet
- 51 48 060 Removing and installing/replacing sound insulation in left or right front door
- 51 48 070 Removing and installing/replacing sound insulation on left or right rear door
- Rear Lid Trim Panel
- 51 46 050 Removing and installing/replacing top trim on tail panel
- 51 47 105 Removing and installing/replacing trim on D-pillar at bottom left or right
- 51 49 000 Removing and installing/replacing panel for rear lid
- 51 49 002 Removing and installing/replacing (upper) panel for rear window frame
- 51 49 017 Removing and installing/replacing trim panel for rear window frame on (inside) left or right
- Front Panel, Front End
- Gaskets, Seals
- 51 13 116 Removing and installing/replacing cowl panel cover
- 51 64 001 Removing and installing or replacing top air flap control
- 51 70... Fitting seals
- 51 71... Removing and installing front underride protection
- 51 71... Removing and installing/replacing assembly compartment partition wall
- 51 71... Removing and installing/replacing bottom left or right steering box cover
- 51 71... Removing and installing/replacing top left steering box cover
- 51 71... Removing and installing/replacing top right steering box cover
- 51 71... Sealing the units compartment partition wall, top center
- 51 71 038 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right wheel arch cover (front section)
- 51 71 039 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right wheel arch cover (rear section)
- 51 71 041 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right wheel arch cover
- 51 71 099 Removing and installing/replacing radiator air guide
- 51 71 115 Replacing seal on left or right front door
- 51 71 215 Replacing seal on left or right rear door
- 51 71 280 Removing and installing/replacing units compartment partition wall
- 51 71 372 Removing and installing/replacing both tension struts on spring strut domes
- 51 71 385 Removing and installing/replacing rear middle water gutter trim (rear lid)
- 51 71 387 Removing and installing/replacing rear water gutter trim (rear lid) on left or right
- 51 71 445 Removing and installing/replacing support parts for panel for cover on left or right side member
- 51 71 447 Removing and installing or replacing panel for cover on left or right side member
- 51 71 470 Removing and installing/replacing trim on front left or right wheel arch
- 51 71 476 Remove and install/replace the running board on the left or right
- 51 71 478 Removing and installing/replacing trim on rear left or right wheel arch
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