BMW X5: Replacing Left Engine Carrier (Partial Replacement Before Front
Axle)
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 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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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 d
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
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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Safety information
Warning
Due to system limits, individual functions can
malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the
Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a
risk of accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety
systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.
Steptronic transmission:
transporting t
Special tools required:
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove vibration damper
IMPORTANT: Do not release central bolt.
If the central bolt is released, the sprocket wheels of the timing chain and the
oil pump will no longer be