BMW X5: Replacing Left Support Carrier
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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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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
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.
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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Speed Limit Info shows the currently valid speed
limit in the instrument cluster and, if necessary,
the Head-up Display.
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The camera in the area of the interior mirror detects
traffic signs at the edge of the road as well
as overhead sign posts.
Traffic signs with extra
REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR LID UPPER SECTION
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove spoiler.
Remove trims on rear lid upper section.
Disconnect all cable plug connections and pull wiring harness out of
rear lid.
Remove both gas-filled struts.
NOTE: This work