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 Left Intermediate Levers (N62
From 9/03 And N62TU)
Special tools required:
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11 9 480
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(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Removal of intermediate levers is described separately from installation.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove servomotor for left eccentric shaft.
Remove ignition coils on cylin
Stereo Radio, Amplifier
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT CENTRAL BASS
SPEAKER
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front seat
Lay floor carpet in working area to one side
Release screws (1) and remove trim (2).
Fig. 5: Identifying Trim With Screws
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release screws (2) and fe
