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2007 to 2011 BMW X5 Factory Service Repair Workshop Manual
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Initial Print Date: 10/06
Table of Contents
Subject Page
New X5 SAV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Technical Comparisons (E53 vs E70) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
E70 Body Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Repair Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Frontal Impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Side Impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Rigidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Pedestrian Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Side Panel Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Alignment of the Side Panel with the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Changing the Light Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Front End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Cast Aluminum Spring Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
High-strength Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Leak-tightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Driving Through Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Shower Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Dust-tightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Customer Benefit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Panorama Glass Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Partially electric basic seat for driver and front passenger . . . . . . . .24
Fully electric basic seat for driver and front passenger . . . . . . . . . . .24
Sports seat for driver and front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Front Luxury Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Active Seat Ventilation (Front Seat - option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Basic Variant (with 2 rows of seats) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
3rd Row Seating (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
2nd Row of Seats (in conjunction with 3rd row of seats) . . . . . . . . .29
3rd Row of Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Door Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Glove Box ....................................................34
Roller Sunblind (Rear Doors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Luggage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Modified Wedge System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
E70 Introduction
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Introduction
Model: E70
Production: From Start of Production
After completion of this module you will be able to:
• Understand changes to the X5 body
• Understand E70 pedestrian protection system

Since the first X5 SAV, the world has been anxiously awaiting the successor to the E53.
The E70 marks the second generation of the X5 and includes many new features and
functions not available in the previous X5.
As one would expect, the new E70 raises the standard forthe SAV driving experience.
The propulsion for the new SAV is provided by new 6-cylinder and V-8 engines with
more performance than the previous power units.
Since the introduction of the original X5 (E53), there have been more than 580,000 units
produced, half of which (240,000) have been sold in the U.S. market. The new X5
continues the tradition of a luxury appointed, premium SAV. The E70 interior combines
sophisticated materials with innovative options and class leading technology.
The overall ground clearance has been increased and there is a new front suspension to
complement the BMW patented integral IV rear suspension. The BMW active steering
system has been added for the first time on a X-drive equipped vehicle. There is also an
optional “Adaptive Drive” package which combines Active Roll Stabilization (ARS) and
Electronic Damping Control (EDC) for improved ride quality and handling. The new EDC
system features the world debut of FlexRay, a new high speed data transmission system
developed with the leadership of BMW and a major consortium of development
companies.
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New X5 SAV

The highlights of the new E70 X5 include:
• Weight optimized body shell with improved torsional stiffness
• Standard Runflat tires
• Active Steering
• Adaptive Drive package (EDC and ARS)
• New 6-speed gearbox with electronic gear selector
• Full time AWD - X-drive technology
• Improved power and efficiency with new engines - N52B30O1 and N62B48O1
• Larger interior with 3rd row seating (up to 7 seats)
• Optional Head-up display
• New i-Drive control concept with six programmable keys
• Exclusive interior with innovative options
• Improved handling and driving dynamics
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Technical Comparisons (E53 vs E70)
The E70 represents the logical development of the proportions of the E53. The vehicle's
external dimensions are bigger than those of the E53. The wheelbase has been length-
ened significantly, making the E70 appear more stable and lending it a sovereign
presence.
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4854
1644
1933 2197
1650
1062 859
1766
998
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Specification E70 E53
Unladen weight (kg) 2,125 2,095
Length (mm) 4,854 4,667
Width (mm) 2,197 2,180
Height (mm) 1,766 1,707
Wheelbase (mm) 2,933 2,820
Track width, front (mm) 1,644 1,576
Track width, rear (mm) 1,650 1,576

Technical Data
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Specification units
X5 3.0i SAV
N52B30O1
X5 4.8i
N62B48O1
Number of doors/seats 5/5 5/5
Vehicle length/width/height, unladen mm 4,854/1,933/1,728 4,854/1,933/1,728
Wheelbase/turning circle mm/m 2,933/12.8 2,933/12.8
Track width, front/rear mm 1,644/1,650 1,644/1,650
Load volume (DIN 70020) ltrs. 602-1,692 602-1,692
Fuel tank capacity ltrs 85 85
Unladen weight (DIN/EU) kg 2,085/2,160 2,215/2,290
Permissible total weight/payload kg
Permissible front/rear axle load kg 1,240/1,525 1,350/1,545
Permissible trailer load
braked 12%/8%
kg 2,300/2,700 2,300/2,700
Permissible trailer load,
un-braked/roof load
kg 750/100 750/100
Engine type/number of cylinders 6-cylinder in-line V-8 engine
Valves/cylinder 4 4
Engine management system MSV80 ME9.2.3
Engine displacement
cm
3
2,996 4,799
Engine output/RPM bhp 260 @6600 350 @ 6300
Torque/RPM Nm 315 @ 3000 460 @ 3500
Compression ratio 10.7 to 1 10.5 to 1
Fuel type RON 91-98 RON 91-98
Transmission type (auto) GA6HP19TU GA6HP26TU
Final drive ratio 4.44 3.91

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Specification units
X5 3.0i SAV
N52B30O1
X5 4.8i
N62B48O1
Steering type/ratio Rack and pinion/variable Rack and pinion/variable
Front brakes-diameter/thickness mm Disc 332/30 Disc 365/36
Rear brakes-diameter/thickness mm 320/20 345/24
Air resistance (coefficient of drag) cd 0.341 0.351
Top speed (electronically limited) 130 150
Front tires 255/55 R18 H XL RSC 255/55 R18 H XL RSC
Rear tires 255/55 R18 H XL RSC 255/55 R18 H XL RSC
Front rims 8.5J x 18 LM 8.5J x 18 LM
Rear rims 8.5J x 18 LM 8.5J x 18 LM
Battery/location Ah 70/luggage comp 70/luggage comp
Alternator A/W 150/2,100 185/2,590
Ground clearance mm 215 215
Overhang, front/rear mm 859/1,062 859/1,062
Width (mirror to mirror) mm 2,197 2,197
Rim offset mm 46 46
Nose weight kg 120 120

E70 Body Overview
The E70 bodyshell has a number of technical highlights. For example, the B-pillar
consists of tailor rolled blanks, which are hot formed and enable a high-strength weight
saving of 2 kg per vehicle.
This also increases performance in a crash. The torsional strength has been increased
from 23,500 Nm/° (E53) to 27,000 Nm/° (E70). The bodyshell played a key role in
achieving a rating of 5 stars in the NCAP crash test. Many reinforcements were made to
the front end, Bpillar and rear end. This involved using high strength steels.
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Index Explanation Index Explanation
1 DX54D, DX56D, HC180BD, HC180YD 7 HC680C, HC540X
2 HC220BD, HC220YD 8 22MnB5
3 HC260BD, HC260YD 9
AlMg3Mn, AlMg4,5Mn0,4AC46000, AlMgSi
AlMg0,4Si1,2, AlSi10MgMn
4 HC300BD 10 Plastics
5 HC380LAD 11 Other metals
6 HC420LAD

The body structure is designed in line with the Euro NCAP front impact test, the Euro
NCAP pole test and the LINCAP side impact test as well as the IIHS side impact and
high-speed rear impact tests in the USA.
Wherever possible, all situations occurring outside of legal requirements, and intended to
ensure the protection of the passengers have been taken into consideration.
In an impact at up to 15 km/h, the body structure remains undamaged. The separating
cuts for repair are outside the B-pillar. To prevent corrosion, the sill beam is dried.
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This manual is applicable to BMW X5 models from 2007 to 2011.
It covers comprehensive technical information and is suitable for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts.
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