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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2011 BMW X5 35dFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Slide/Tilt Roof - Repair
- Sunroof
- 54 00... Greasing Instructions For Panorama Glass Roof
- 54 10... Notes On Cleaning The Guide Rail Panorama Glass Roof In The Removed State
- 54 10... Notes On Cleaning The Guide Rail Panorama Glass Roof When Installed
- 41 00... Notes On The Water Drain Hose Of The Slide/Tilt Sunroof
- 54 10 030 Remove And Install Mechanism For The Rear Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Cover
- 54 13 130 Removing And Installing Front Cross-Member
- 54 10 170 Removing And Installing Front Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Cover
- 54 10 020 Removing And Installing Mechanism For Front Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Panel
- 54 13 150 Removing And Installing Rear Cross-Member
- 54 10 175 Removing And Installing Rear Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Cover
- 54 10... Removing And Installing The Left Or Right Gaiter For Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof
- 54 10... Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Drive Cable Plate
- 54 10 050 Removing And Installing/Replacing Mechanism For Floating Headlining
- 54 10 070 Removing And Installing/Replacing Slider Set For Floating Roofliner
- 54 10... Repair Instructions For Bonded Seals
- 54 10 052 Replacing Fastener For Wind Deflector On Left Or Right
- 54 10 025 Replacing The Gate For The Slide/Tilt Sunroof At The Front Left And Right
- 54 10 035 Replacing The Gate For The Slide/Tilt Sunroof At The Rear Left And Right
- Mechanical Sun Roof Components
- Electrical Sun Roof Components
- 54 13 002 Adjusting Both Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Panel
- 54 13 103 Aligning The Rear Water Channel
- 54 10... Notes On Cleaning The Guide Rail Panorama Glass Roof In The Removed State
- 54 10... Notes On Cleaning The Guide Rail Panorama Glass Roof When Installed
- 54 0... Notes On Panorama Glass Roof (Initialization/Normalization/Learning Of Characteristic Curve)
- 54 13 080 Removing And Installing Complete Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof
- 54 13 130 Removing And Installing Front Cross-Member
- 54 13 150 Removing And Installing Rear Cross-Member
- 54 13 070 Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Floating Headlinings For Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof
- 54 13 060 Removing And Installing/Replacing Floating Headlining For Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof
- 54 13 065 Removing And Installing/Replacing Floating Headlining For Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof At Rear
- 54 13 105 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Water Channel
- 54 13 100 Removing And Installing/Replacing Water Channel
- 54 13 090 Removing And Installing/Replacing Wind Deflector
- 54 13 556 Replace Panorama Glass Roof Frame
- 54 13 095 Replacing (Cleaning) Storage Net For Wind Deflector
- 54 10 052 Replacing Fastener For Wind Deflector On Left Or Right
- 54 13 050 Replacing Gasket For Rear Slide/Tilt Sunroof Lid
- 54 13 055 Replacing Gasket For Slide/Tilt Sunroof Frame
- 54 10 025 Replacing The Gate For The Slide/Tilt Sunroof At The Front Left And Right
- 54 10 035 Replacing The Gate For The Slide/Tilt Sunroof At The Rear Left And Right
- Motor-Operated Convertible Top
- Folding Roof
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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