BMW X5: 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 vehicle on straightening bench.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Replace left support carrier.
Following new body parts are required:
- Engine carrier, front
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Fig. 39: Identifying Engine Carrier, Front
Mark severance cut in accordance with measurement a and cut.
Measurement a=150 mm from bore dia. 20 mm
Preparation of new part:
Mark severance cut in accordance with vehicle and cut.
Installation:
Adjust new part to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.
Weld in reinforcement plate at severance cut.
Internal reinforcement plate in engine carrier is no longer welded. To avoid grinding noises, maintain a gap of approx. 3 mm.
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Fig. 40: Identifying Measurement A
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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
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Replacing Cover For Longitudinal Member With Left Door Pillar
(Partial Replacement B - Pillar)
Read contents of Body, General.
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
Replacing Left Support Carrier
Read contents of Body, General.
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 vehicl
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Shift lights
Principle
The Shift lights in the instrument cluster indicate
the maximum shift point at which the best possible
acceleration can be achieved.
General information
Depending on the equipment and national-market
version, the Shift lights are active in the M
manual mode of the Steptronic Sport transmis
Mechanical Steering Gear
INFORMATION ON REPLACING STEERING GEAR AFTER ACCIDENT DAMAGE
Facts:
In the event of accidents or driving conditions similar to accidents,
shocklike loads can cause different types of
damage to steering gears. When a steering gear is externally undamaged, it is
sometimes only possible to
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