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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2023IX XDRIVE50REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIMBODY EQUIPMENT (1 OF 2) -- REPAIR (IX)
2023 BMW iX xDrive50
Body Equipment (1 Of 2) -- Repair (IX)
2023 BMW iX xDrive50SECTION Body Equipment (1 Of 2) -- Repair (IX)
- 51 00 General Information
- 51 11 Bumper, Front
- 51 11 050 Removing and attaching/replacing front bumper cover support
- 51 11 156 Remove and install front bumper cover
- 51 11 157 Replace bumper cover, front
- 51 11 158 Replacing number plate baseplate for the license plate
- 51 11 159 Removing and installing/replacing trim on front bumper cover
- 51 11 215 Removing and installing left or right bumper cover trim
- 51 11 217 Replacing trim for bumper cover, left or right
- 51 11 780 Replacing lower left deformation element (front bumper cover detached)
- 51 11 781 Replacing deformation element, bottom, right
- 51 11 993 Additional work: mounting the number plate baseplate/license plate
- 51 12 Bumper, Rear
- 51 12 050 Removing and installing/replacing the support for the rear bumper cover
- 51 12 130 Remove and install rear bumper cover upper section (M - package)
- 51 12 131 Replace rear bumper cover upper section (M - package)
- 51 12 135 Remove and install rear bumper cover lower section (M - package)
- 51 12 136 Replacing the rear bumper cover lower section (M - package)
- 51 12 156 Removing and installing rear bumper panel
- 51 12 157 Replacing the rear bumper cover
- 51 12 162 Removing and installing the bumper footwell trim, rear
- 51 12 163 Replacing bumper footwell trim at rear
- 51 12 185 Removing and installing/replacing the bumper trims, rear left or right
- 51 12 195 Remove and install bottom rear trim (M - package)
- 51 12 196 Replace bottom rear trim (M - package)
- 51 12 230 Remove and install/replace trim on rear left or right bumper cover
- 51 12 235 Remove and install trim on left or right side bumper cover (M - package)
- 51 12 237 Replace trim on left or right side bumper cover (M - package)
- 51 12 315 Removing and installing/replacing the rear diffuser
- 51 12 316 Removing and installing the left rear diffuser
- 51 12 318 Removing and installing the right rear diffuser
- 51 12 415 Removing and installing/replacing bumper cover trim on the left (M - package)
- 51 12 416 Removing and installing/replacing right bumper cover trim (M - package)
- 51 12 825 Removing and installing/replacing the bumper guide, rear, center
- 51 12 828 Removing and installing/replacing the bumper guide, rear left or right
- 51 13 Exterior Body Trim Panels
- 51 13 000 Removing and installing/replacing front grill center section
- 51 13 005 Removing and installing front radiator grill - frame
- 51 13 043 Remove and install/replace the trim on the rear side panel, left or right
- 51 13 091 Removing and installing/replacing side panel trim strip, left or right
- 51 13 116 Removing and installing windshield panel cover
- 51 13 117 Replace windshield panel cover
- 51 13 280 Removing and installing left or right roof trim strip
- 51 13 316 Removing and installing or replacing trim strip on roof gutter at left or right
- 51 13 396 Removing and installing/replacing B-pillar trim panel (B-pillar outer)
- 51 13 420 Removing and installing the rear trim
- 51 14 Plates, Labels, Adhesive Films
- 51 14 000 Removing and installing/replacing front BMW badge
- 51 14 011 Replacing BMW badge rear
- 51 14 016 Remove and install the BMW emblem rear
- 51 14 050 Remove and install the BMW plaque rear
- 51 14 111 Replace rear model inscription
- 51 14 200 Remove and install washer fluid filler pipe
- 51 14 205 Replace washer fluid filler pipe
- 51 14 400 Attach film for vehicle identification number
- 51 15 Protective Strips
- 51 16 Mirrors, Consoles, Interior Trim
- 51 16 026 Replacing the mirror glass for exterior mirrors
- 51 16 041 Removing and installing/replacing protective cap on left or right outside rearview mirror
- 51 16 045 Remove and installing or replacing retaining ring on left or right exterior vehicle mirror
- 51 16 063 Removing and installing/replacing the interior rearview mirror
- 51 16 080 Removing and installing or replacing sun visor and left or right counter support
- 51 16 135 Removing and installing the center console bottom front
- 51 16 136 Replacing the front center console at the bottom
- 51 16 137 Removing and installing the rear center console trim panel at the top
- 51 16 138 Replacing the center console trim panel top rear
- 51 16 145 Removing and installing decorative trim on center console
- 51 16 146 Replacing decorative trim on center console
- 51 16 158 Removing and installing/replacing the center console trim, side
- 51 16 160 Removing and installing the center console trim
- 51 16 163 Removing and installing rear center console trim
- 51 16 165 Completely removing and installing center console
- 51 16 202 Removing and installing/replacing front cup holder
- 51 16 206 Removing and installing/replacing center armrest
- 51 16 306 Removing and installing/replacing holder for mobile phone in center console
- 51 16 315 Removing and installing the support for the center console top
- 51 16 316 Replacing the support for the center console top
- 51 16 318 Replacing the support for the center console bottom
- 51 16 325 Removing and installing/replacing the lock for center armrest
- 51 31 Windshield, Rear Window
- General procedure for the disassembly and installation of bonded window glass
- Materials for bonding window
- Notes on window bonding repair kit
- Removing windows with a "Spider"
- 51 31 000 Removing and installing windshield
- 51 31 011 Replace windshield
- 51 31 030 Removing and installing/replacing the gutter strip on the windshield on the left or right
- 51 31 045 Removing and installing/replacing the A-pillar trim panel on the left or right
- 51 33 Front Power Window Component Bracket
- 51 35 Rear Power Window Component Bracket
- 51 36 Rear Side Window
- 51 37 Rear Quarter Panel Trim Strip
- 51 41 Front Door Trim Panel
- 51 42 Rear Door Trim Panel
- 51 43 Interior Side Pillar Trim Panels
- 51 43 148 Removing and installing/replacing the trim panel for the left or right B-pillar (top)
- 51 43 150 Remove and attach/replace the trim panel for the left or right body pillar (bottom)
- 51 43 201 Removing and installing/replacing A-pillar trim panel, left front or right front (A-pillar)
- 51 43 251 Removing and installing/replacing C-pillar trim panel, rear left or right (C-pillar)
- 51 43 310 Removing and installing/replacing the seat belt finisher strip, left or right
- 51 43 320 Remove and install/replace the trim panel for the left D-pillar
- 51 43 322 Remove and install/replace the trim panel for the right D-pillar
- 51 43 325 Removing and installing/replacing the left or right hinge cover
- 51 44 Headlining
- 51 45 Dashboard Trim Panel, Instrument Panel Trim
- 51 45 050 Removing and installing dashboard trim upper section
- 51 45 051 Replacing the dashboard trim upper section
- 51 45 070 Removing/installing instrument panel lower section
- 51 45 075 Removing and installing support for instrument panel
- 51 45 184 Remove and install the trim panel for pedal assembly
- 51 45 195 Remove and attach the lower right dashboard trim
- 51 45 261 Removing and attaching trim panel to dashboard, left
- 51 45 266 Removing and installing trim to dashboard, right
- 51 45 317 Remove and install center stack trim
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.