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)
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
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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Cross traffic warning
Principle
At blind driveway exits or when driving out of perpendicular
parking spaces, road users approaching
from the side are detected sooner by the
cross traffic warning than is possible from the
driver's seat.
General information
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind the
Removing And Installing/Replacing Dynamic Drive Control Unit
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Disconnect battery negative lead.
Remove side cover on instrument panel.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque 37 14 8AZ, see 37 14 E
