Original BMW Parts and Accessories.
Installation Instructions.
Running Boards Retrofit.
BMW X5 (G05)
BMW X6 (G06)
BMW X7 (G07)
Retrofit kit number for G05 cars
51 77 5 A21 0C6
Aluminium running board retrofit kit
Retrofit kit number for G06 cars
51 77 5 A0D 962
Aluminium running board retrofit kit
Retrofit kit number for G07 cars
51 77 2 475 466
Aluminium running board retrofit kit
Installation time
The installation time for G05 and G06 cars is approx. 2.5 hours and for G07 cars approx. 3.25 hours.
The installation time increases by approx. 0.25 hours for cars with SA 3CL (Welcome Light carpet).
These times may vary depending on the condition of the car and the equipment in it.
Important information
These installation instructions are primarily designed for use within the BMW dealership organisation and by authorised BMW service companies.
These installation instructions are intended for use by qualified specialist staff trained on BMW cars with the relevant expert knowledge.
To avoid unnecessary extra work and/or costs, please send an inquiry to the technical parts support team.
Quote the following information:
– VIN,
– retrofit kit part number,
– a detailed description of the problem,
– any work already carried out.
Please do not archive the printout of these installation instructions. The current version can be found in the EPC.
Pictograms
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Installation information
Ensure that the cables and/or lines are not kinked or damaged as you install them in the car. Costs incurred by
this will not be reimbursed by BMW AG.
All illustrations show LHD (left-hand drive) cars; proceed similarly on RHD (right-hand drive) cars.
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Ordering instructions
The following components are not supplied in the retrofit kit and must be ordered separately for cars with
SA 3CL (see EPC for part numbers and details):
– Left light module holder I
– Right light module holder J
List of options
SA 3CL Welcome Light Carpet
Painting instructions
Check that all the kit components fit accurately on the car before painting them. Primed kit components must be
pre-treated accordingly before painting.
These installation instructions must be given to the painter to ensure that the painting work is completed correctly.
Follow the BMW painting instructions (see ISTA/AIR No. 99 00 ...).
Special tools required
Refer to the relevant ISTA/AIR repair manual for details of the special tool required.
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Table of contents
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1. Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2. Preparatory work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4. Concluding work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1.
Parts list
Legend
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
N*
O
Sill cover for running board, left
Sill cover for running board, right
Sill insert, left
Sill insert, right
Running board sill, left
Running board sill, right
Sill support bracket for running board, left
Sill support bracket for running board, right
Left light module holder (not supplied with the retrofit kit)
Right light module holder (not supplied with the retrofit kit)
Hexagon screw with collar M8 x 22 mm washer (24 x)
Clip (2 x)
Hexagon screw M5 x 20 mm (2 x)
Side wall holder, left (for G05 only)
Side wall holder, right (for G05 only)
Torx screw (12 x)
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2.
Preparatory work
ISTA/AIR No.
Disconnect all negative battery cables
61 20 900
Release and disconnect various plug connections
61 13 ...
Instructions for handling wiring harnesses and cables
61 00 ...
Instructions for handling the documents: Repair manual, technical data, tightening torques
00 11 ...
The following components must be removed first of all
Sill skirt, left and right (no longer required)
51 71 447
Sill support bracket, left and right (no longer required)
51 77 ...
Light carpet LED module (for cars with SA 3CL only)
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Installation
The installation is shown only on the left hand side of the car, proceed similarly on the right hand side of the
car.
Cars with SA 3CL only
Clean the bonding surface (1) with a suitable cleaning agent to ensure it is free from grease.
Install the light module holder I in the sill skirt A and
press it into position evenly over the entire bonding
area.
Install the light carpet light module (1) as described in ISTA/AIR repair instructions
63 14 ....
All cars
Place the sill insert for running board C and running
board E in the sill skirt A.
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Installation
Secure the running board E with Torx screws O.
Insert the clip L into the sill skirt A.
For G05 cars only
Replace the side wall holder (1) with side wall holder
N.
All cars
Secure the running board support bracket G to the
sill reinforcement using hexagon screws K.
Install the running board as described in
ISTA/AIR repair instructions 51 71 447.
Secure the running board with the hexagon screw M
as shown.
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Concluding work
This retrofit does not require programming/coding.
– Connect the battery
– If necessary, carry out a vehicle test using the ISTA system, and note, or work through, any errors that have
been recorded
– Re-assemble the car
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