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
Fig. 48: Identifying Support Carrier, Wheel Arch, Front
Open weld joints in area (1).
Fig. 49: Identifying Weld Parts Area
Open weld joints in areas (1).
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.
Fig. 51: Identifying Measurement A
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Read contents of Body, General.
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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Concept
The Sport displays especially support a sporty
driving style.
Display on the Control Display
Overview
The following information is displayed:
Boost pressure.
Engine oil temperature.
G-Meter.
Torque.
Power.
Displays
1. "CAR".
2. "Driving information".
3. "Sport displays".
Display in
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING DSC HYDRAULIC UNIT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Read and comply with General Information.
Extract brake fluid
NOTE: Extract brake fluid out of expansion tank. Use a suction bottle
used exclusively
for drawing off brake fluid.
Do not reuse drawn out brake fl