BMW X5: Replacing Engine Carrier With Wheel Arch, Left
Read contents of Body, General.
The steel-aluminum mixed construction is used on the vehicle.
Observe specific procedure.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs.
Place vehicle on straightening bench.
Following new body parts are required:
- Wheel arch, front
- Engine carrier
- Support, wheel arch
- Reinforcement, support carrier
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Fig. 28: Identifying Reinforcement, Support Carrier
Open weld joints in area (1).
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Fig. 29: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Mark severance cut in accordance with measurement a and cut support carrier.
Measurement a=50 mm before 20 mm dia. bore Open weld joints in area (1).
Installation:
Weld in reinforcement plate at severance cut.
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Fig. 30: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Open weld joints in area (1).
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Fig. 31: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement a and cut engine carrier.
Measurement a=50 mm before 20 mm dia. bore Open weld joints in area (2).
Installation:
Weld in reinforcement plate at severance cut.
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Fig. 32: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Open weld joints in area (1).
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Fig. 33: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Drill out riveted joints in area (2).
Open adhesive joints in areas (2) and (3).
Installation:
Use 19 rivets (size 815) in area (1).
Use 4 rivets (size 815) in area (2).
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Fig. 34: Identifying Open Adhesive Joints Areas
Preparation of new part:
Mark engine carrier in accordance with severance cut on vehicle and cut.
IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.
Do not cut through reinforcement (1).
Cut weld joints on both sides in areas (2).
Adjust new part to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.
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Fig. 35: Identifying Cut Weld Joints On Both Sides Areas
Installation:
Adjust wheel arch support (1) to fit in conjunction with wheel arch (2).
Remove wheel arch (2).
Weld new part (1) in areas (3).
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Fig. 36: Identifying Wheel Arch Support And Wheel Arch
Installation:
Weld new parts in area (1).
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Fig. 37: Identifying Weld Parts Area
Installation:
Weld new parts in areas (1).
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Fig. 38: Identifying Weld Parts Area
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Replacing Left Engine Carrier (Partial Replacement Before Front
Axle)
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Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or dust.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs.
Place vehic
Side Member Cover
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Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or d
Replacing Cover For Longitudinal Member With Left Door Pillar
(Partial Replacement B - Pillar)
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Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or du
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WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior
lights).
Rear light in side panel:
Remove flap in luggage compartment trim panel.
Turn socket housing and pull out of rear light.
NOTE:
Bulb, adaptive brake light
Bulb, reversing light
Bulb, brake light
Bulb, turn indicator light
Removing And Installing/Replacing Carbon Canister
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear right wheel arch trim.
Unlock quick-release fasteners (1) and disconnect vent lines.
Release screws (2) and remove carbon canister (3).
Installation:
Tightening torque 16 13 1AZ.
Fig. 27: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners, Screws And Carbon Canister
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