BMW 2004 X5 4.4i SAV Owner's Manual

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Changing a wheel

4. Remove the support rod from the

bracket

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5. Press the tailgate down and hold it

there. The spare wheel is now pulled
by means of the removal aid onto the
tailgate

Hold the tailgate in the opened
position and do not allow it to

retract sharply upward. If you do so,
there is a risk of personal injury and
vehicle damage.

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6. Insert the support rod in the tailgate

lock and press down until it engages,
refer to arrow 1; then lock hook of
rod in striker, refer to arrow 2

Be sure that the support rod is
locked firmly in place. If you fail to

do so, it could retract sharply upward
and cause personal injury and vehicle
damage.

7. You can now release the locked tail-

gate and take the spare wheel down
from the tailgate. It is recommended
that you leave the tailgate locked into
place until you have completed the
wheel change and placed the wheel
with the defective tire into the
removal aid.

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