BMW X5: 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 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. 126: Identifying B-Pillar With Entrance
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Fig. 127: 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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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 d
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 ROOF OUTER SKIN (VERSION WITH PANORAMA GLASS SUNROOF)
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Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Obser
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Open glass slide/tilt sunroof
NOTE: Follow repair instructions for bonded seals on glass slide/tilt
sunroof.
Detach seal (1) from slide/tilt sunroof lid.
Installation:
Clean bonding surface with adhesive remover (sourcing reference: BMW Parts
Service).
Press seal w
Special tools required:
41 0 000
41 1 190
41 1 191
41 1 192
NOTE: If the stamped vehicle identification number is removed during
repair work, it
must be stamped in again.
Read and comply with General Information.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front right spring strut.
Special tool k