Latch BMW X5 2003 E53 Workshop Manual

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Hood/Front Grille
The hood on the X5 is distinctive, with two IHKA air intake hood scopes in the center lead-
ing down to the traditional BMW twin grilles.
The grilles are integrated into the hood with
the secondary hood latch springing out from
the grille when the hood is opened.
The four round headlights complete the front
end with Xenon low beans as an option for
the X5. The fog lights as well as the headlight
washers are integrated into the bumper.
Hood Scoops
41530004
41530005
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The door handles are similar in design to the E46
and pull out and upward for opening. Removal of
the handles is also similar to the E46.
There are no serviceable components on the
lock/latch. The assembly must be replaced as a
unit.
The lock cylinder is removed by removing the
torx screw through the access hole in the door.
Once the screw is removed, the lock cylinder can
be pushed out of the handle assembly.
The handle is removed by loosening the hex nut
holding the handle to the latch mechanism.
The handle is then removed by pulling it out and
down to release it from the latch. The handle is
turned down to the left to release it from the door
latch assembly.
41530011
Hex Nut
41530007
41530008
Door Handle

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Cargo Area
The sliding load floor is available as an option on the
X5. It is mounted through two sliding bushing on two
steel rails
The load floor is held in position by the
locking bowden cable mechanism that
latches when closed to prevent the
floor for sliding while the vehicle is
moving. The load floor incorporates a
shear point that will cause the floor to
collapse upward in a rear collision.
51530000
Bowden
Cables
51520002

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Tailgate
The lower tailgate section also uses an electric actuator for its operation. The actuator is
positioned in the center of the tailgate and operates two latches though bowden cables.
The latches are positioned on the left and right sides of the tailgate. Two springs are used
to dampen the operation of the lower tailgate section.
Adjustments of the rear tailgate are car-
ried out at the tailgate body latch on the
left and right sides.
51530003
51530004
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Tailgate (Emergency Opening)
Both sections of the tailgate incorporate emergency release mechanisms for opening the
tailgate in the event of electrical or component failures.
The upper tailgate release is a plastic pull tab positioned on the right side of the inner trim
cover. Pulling the release tab will mechanically release the upper actuator.
The lower tailgate emergency release is accessed by removing the trim cover on the tail-
gate section. With the gate closed, only the top section will be able to be loosened. The
mechanical release is actuated by inserting a small screwdriver into the opening and press-
ing the latch to the left.
Emergency Release
Emergency Release