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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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2023X5 M BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISCOLLISIONSTRUCTURALCOLLISION - BODY PANEL REPAIR (F95)41 61 BONNET41 61 071 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING THE LEFT HOOD HINGE (ACTIVE PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION) (X5 M)REMOVE LEFT ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID HINGE
2023 BMW X5 M Base
Remove Left Engine Compartment Lid Hinge
2023 BMW X5 M BaseSECTION Remove Left Engine Compartment Lid Hinge
WARNING:
Working on 12 V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
- Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
- Detach battery ground lead from battery.
- For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.
Preliminary work
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE JET CHAIN PARTIALLY
- Refer to REMOVE HOOD
- Refer to REMOVE THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT
- Refer to REMOVE ACTUATOR ON THE HOOD HINGE .
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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.