BMW X5: 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 vehicle on straightening bench.
Following new body parts are required:
- Support carrier, wheel arch, front
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Fig. 48: Identifying Support Carrier, Wheel Arch, Front
Open weld joints in area (1).
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Fig. 49: Identifying Weld Parts Area
Open weld joints in areas (1).
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Fig. 50: Identifying Weld Parts Area
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to spring strut dome!
Mark severance cut in accordance with measurement a and cut support carrier.
Measurement a=50 mm before 20 mm dia. bore
Installation:
Adjust new part to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.
Weld in reinforcement plate at severance cut.
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Fig. 51: Identifying Measurement A
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Replacing Front Left Wheel Arch
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The steel-aluminum mixed construction is used on the vehicle.
Observe specific procedure.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susce
Replacing Complete Rear Left Wheel Arch (Rear Left Side Panel
Removed)
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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 du
Replacing Rear Left Outer Wheel Arch Section (Rear Left Side Panel
Removed)
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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 du
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Checking/Topping Up Fluid Level In Automatic Transmission (GA6HP26Z)
IMPORTANT: Use only the approved transmission fluid.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage
to the
automatic transmission!
Installation:
Tighten down filler plug using
1. Hexagon wrench 8 A/F.
2. Torque wrench.
3. Socket 8 A/F.
Fig. 1: Hexagon Wrench 8 A/F
Topping
Parking brake
Principle
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle
from rolling when it is parked.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle
