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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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR VERTICAL
DYNAMICS MANAGEMENT
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove ignition key.
Disconnect battery negative lead.
Remove flap in luggage compartm
Battery Charging
If a normal or quick charger is used to charge the battery, the battery must
be disconnected from the vehicle
electrical system and removed. This prevents damage to paintwork and upholstery.
Ideally, battery charging is performed with BMW-approved charging computers.
IMPORTANT: In order to prevent
