BMW X5 User Manual

Parts and Accessories
Installation Instructions

F 53 0408 2W

Retrofit running-board side skirt

BMW X5 (E 53)

Only for use within the BMW dealer organisation.
Installation time approx. 2 hours.
The installation time may vary depending on the condition of the car and the equipment in it.

Retrofit / Installation kit No. 51 71 0 017 315

Retrofit / Installation kit No. 51 71 0 017 315
Installation instructions No. 01 29 0 134 596 Issue date 01.2001

Table of contents

Section Page

Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1. Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2. Component overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3. To install the running-board side skirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Retrofit / Installation kit No. 51 71 0 017 315
Installation instructions No. 01 29 0 134 596 Issue date 01.2001

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Important information

Installation instructions

All work is shown on the left-hand side of the car. Proceed in exactly the same way on the right­hand side.

Target group

The target group for these installation instructions is staff trained on BMW cars with specialist
knowledge of vehicle electrical systems.

Work:
All servicing, repair and installation work on BMW cars is conducted at your own risk.
All work is to be completed using the current BMW

- Repair manuals

- Circuit diagrams
in a rational order using the prescribed tools (special tools) and in compliance with current health
and safety regulations.

Tools and equipment required

Set of flat screwdrivers
Set of 1/2 inch sockets
1/2 inch torque wrench
Blind rivet pliers
2 mm centrepunch
Hammer

Retrofit / Installation kit No. 51 71 0 017 315
Installation instructions No. 01 29 0 134 596 Issue date 01.2001

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