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
![Support Members](images/books/1905/index.33(3).png)
Fig. 48: Identifying Support Carrier, Wheel Arch, Front
Open weld joints in area (1).
![Support Members](images/books/1905/index.34(3).png)
Fig. 49: Identifying Weld Parts Area
Open weld joints in areas (1).
![Support Members](images/books/1905/index.35(3).png)
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.
![Support Members](images/books/1905/index.36(3).png)
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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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove left microfilter housing cover.
IMPORTANT: When replacing or repairing, observe the filling and
bleeding instructions for
the following parts:
Tandem brake master cylinder
Hydraulic unit
Components and connecting lines which are fitted between these
assem
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SERVOMOTOR FOR LEFT ECCENTRIC
SHAFT (N62/N62TU)
IMPORTANT: Follow instructions issued by diagnosis tester.
Risk of damage to intermediate shaft.
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Connect diagnosis tester.
Unfasten acoustic cover screws. Raise a