Parts and Accessories
Installation Instructions
F 53 0408 2W
Retrofit running-board side skirt
BMW X5 (E53)
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
Important information
Installation instructions
All work is shown on the left-hand side of the car. Proceed in exactly the same way on the right-
hand 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
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1.
Preparations
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Drive out the expanding rivets (1) and remove the
side skirt trim (2) upwards.
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Drive out the expanding rivets (1) and blind rivets
(2) and remove the rear wheel arch trim (3).
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Drive out the expanding rivets (1) and blind rivets
(2) and remove the front wheel arch trim (3).
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Undo the hexagonal screws (1) and remove the
mounting for the side skirt trim (2).
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2. Component overview
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Wheel arch trim, front right
Side skirt trim, right
Running-board, right
Running-board trim, right
Wheel arch trim, rear right
Wheel arch trim, rear left
Running-board trim, left
Running-board, left
Side skirt trim, left
10 Wheel arch trim, front left
11 Small parts
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3. To install the running-board side skirt
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Position the running-board side skirt (1) and turn
the enclosed hexagonal screws (2) in two or three
turns.
The running-board side skirt (1) must still be
movable in the oval holes."
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Insert the trim for the rear wheel arch (1) into the
running-board side skirt (2).
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Secure the trim for the rear wheel arch (1) to the
wheel arch using the enclosed blind rivets (2).
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Secure the trim for the rear wheel arch (1) to the
side skirt using the enclosed blind rivet (2) and
expanding rivet (3).
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3. To install the running-board side skirt
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Insert the trim for the front wheel arch (1) into the
running-board side skirt (2).
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Secure the trim for the front wheel arch (1) to the
wheel arch using the enclosed blind rivets (2).
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Secure the trim for the front wheel arch (1) to the
side skirt using the enclosed blind rivet (2) and
expanding rivet (3).
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Align the running-board side skirt (1) centrally and
tighten the screws (2) with a torque of 24 Nm.
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3. To install the running-board side skirt
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Attach the trim for the side skirt (1) to the top of the
running-board side skirt (2) and clip it into the front
and rear wheel arch trims at the sides.
Secure it to the side skirt at the bottom using the
enclosed expanding rivets (3).
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Clip the trim for the running-board (1) into the
running-board side skirt (2).
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