BMW X5: Side Member Cover
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 dust.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs! Following new body parts are required:
- B-pillar with entrance
- Shaped part, entrance, outer (not shown)
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Fig. 41: Identifying B-Pillar With Entrance
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Fig. 42: Identifying B-Pillar With Entrance
Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.
IMPORTANT: Cut outer plate only for following severance cuts.
Measurement a = approx. 50 mm behind hole dia. 25 mm.
Measurement b = approx. 250 mm before hole dia. 20 mm.
Open weld joints in areas (1) and (2).
Open adhesive bonds in areas (3). Open one welding spot in each case.
Installation:
Mark new part in accordance with severance cuts on vehicle and cut.
Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffle (4).
Apply adhesive in areas (3). Welding spots omitted in areas (3).
Weld in reinforcing panels at all severance cuts.
Bond and rivet new part in area (2).
Use Hemlock 813 blind rivet (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service picture board - Aluminum and steel/bonding and welding).
Double number of rivets with respect to welding spots in area (2).
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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 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 vehicl
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
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Special Tools Required:
22 1 016 22 1 010 SET OF TOOLS
22 1 017 22 1 010 SET OF TOOLS
22 1 101 22 1 100 FIXTURE
22 1 102 22 1 100 FIXTURE
22 1 103 22 1 100 FIXTURE
33 4 465 33 4 460 SET OF TOOLS
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove cross-memb
Instructions For Handling Refrigerant R 134A
WARNING: Although R 134a at normal temperature is non-toxic,
non-flammable and
not explosive in air in any mixture ratio, it is still essential to follow
various safety precautions.
The filled refrigerant circuit of the A/C system is subject to gauge
pressure. When carrying out repairs on the
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