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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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WATER PUMP (N62/N62TU)
WARNING: Only carry out work on the cooling system after the engine has
cooled
down (risk of scalding ).
Follow instructions for working on cooling system.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Drain and dispose of coolant from radiator.
Remove fa
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING UPPER SECTION OF STEERING
COLUMN TRIM
Special tools required:
00 9 323
Move steering column in "bottom" and "extended" position.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Unclip steering column trim (1) at side with special tool 00 9 323.
Fig. 51: Identifying Column Trim And S