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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General information
A low tire inflation pressure may cause the DSC
Dynamic Stability Control to be switched on.
Safety information
Warning
A damaged regular tire with low or missing tire
inflation pressure impacts handling, such as
steering and braking r
Principle
The Driving Dynamics Control influences the
driving dynamics properties of the vehicle.
The vehicle can be adjusted depending on the
situation using various driving modes.
General information
The following systems are affected, for instance:
Engine characteristics.
Steptronic transmiss