Technical Training

DOORS/MIRRORS
The doors on the X5 incorporate side bars which serve as side impact protection without the use of the metal hooks found on the sedans. The mirrors are aero style that includes cascade lighting at the bottom of the mirror for vehicle entry at night. The lights are switched on when the vehicle is unlocked to light the ground around the door.


Optional/standard running boards are integrated into the rocker panels which provide ease of entry on the left and right sides of the vehicle.
The door handles are similar in design to the E46 and they 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.