BMW X5: 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 dust.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs! Following new body parts are required:
- Reinforcement, C-pillar, bottom
- Wheel arch, rear, outer half
- Shaped parts, wheel arch (not pictured)
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Fig. 119: Identifying Reinforcement, C-Pillar, Bottom
Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.
IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.
Measurement a =70 mm below 15 mm dia. bore
Measurement b = 130 mm
Installation:
Weld in reinforcement plates at severance cuts.
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Fig. 120: Identifying Severance Cuts
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Fig. 121: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Open weld joints in areas (1).
IMPORTANT: Burn hazard!
Remove cavity acoustic baffles in area (3).
Installation:
Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffle (2).
Make cavity acoustic baffle (3) with cavity foam.
Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.
IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.
Dimension a = 20 mm
Open weld joints in area (2).
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Fig. 122: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Remove cavity acoustic baffle.
Mark severance cut in accordance with specified measurement and cut.
Measurement = 20 mm distance from radius
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Fig. 123: Identifying Severance Cut Mark
Cut wheel arch along line (1).
Open weld joints in area (2).
Installation:
Weld new part in area (3) overlapping with wheel arch.
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Fig. 124: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Preparation of new part:
Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm extra material and cut (1).
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Fig. 125: Identifying Severance Cut Mark On Part
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Side Member Cover
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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 d
Replacing Cover For Longitudinal Member With Left Door
Pillar (Partial Replacement B - Pillar)
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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 d
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING POWER SOCKET IN STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear center console trim.
Unlock plug connection (1) and remove.
Press switch trim (2) out of rear center console trim (3).
Fig. 227: Pressing Switch Trim Out Of Rear Center Console Trim
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Welding In Reinforcement Plate (Steel Plate)
In the case of a partial replacement piece, a body component is cut at a
point described in the repair instructions.
A reinforcement plate is welded in to ensure sufficient strength.
Follow notes for welding steel parts.
NOTE: The following illustrations serve as general illustrations of
reinfor
