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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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)
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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Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Compression Strut
IMPORTANT: Observe safety when raising the vehicle.
Driving without compression struts is not permitted!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove underbody panelling (rear section).
Release screws (1).
Release screw (3).
Tightening torque.
Release screw (2) and remove compression strut (4).
Secure
Replacing One Upper Control Arm
NOTE: If the control arm is detached from the rear axle carrier, it is
necessary after
reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear wheel.
Deactivate and empty air spring system.
Shown on vehicle at rear right:
Remove holders (1) from con
