BMW X5: General Cementing Instructions
IMPORTANT: Conform with safety precautions !
- The bonding surfaces must be kept free of all types of dirt and
contamination. Avoid leaving fingerprints.
- Cleanliness is the golden rule for all bonds!
- Cleaning agent: Isopropanol, acetone or spirit
Expiry date of adhesive and primer
- The adhesive cartridge and the primer are marked with a date.
- Do not use the adhesive or primer after this date.
2-component adhesive application:
- Insert adhesive cartridge in adhesive gun, remove cap and allow some
adhesive to emerge. Strip adhesive
components uniformly and attach mixing tube.
- Allow approx. 1 mixer length of mixed adhesive to emerge (there must be
no smearing of colors). Only
then apply the mixed adhesive to one side of the bonding surface.
Adhesive disposal:
- Hardened adhesive is disposed of as normal waste.
- Empty adhesive cartridges are disposed of as normal waste.
- Non-hardened adhesives and mixtures of adhesive and solvent and the like
must be disposed of as
hazardous waste.
These regulations apply to the Federal Republic of Germany.
For other countries, comply with the (possibly differing) nationally applicable
regulations.
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1.0 Recommended tools and equipment
To carry out outer shell grinding work by hand or machine, you must use
the recommended tools
and equipment.
The work area can be cleaned with conventional ex
1.0 Airbags and restraint systems
On vehicles with airbags and restraint systems, observe the relevant
safety instructions.
During straightening work on the body, you will be exposed to the risk
Sourcing reference for cavity foam.
IMPORTANT: The cavity foam may only be use for cavity sealing at the
points at which cavity
sealing is present as standard!
The following repair represents the rep
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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove ignition key.
Disconnect battery negative lead.
Remove flap in luggage compartment panel on right.
Lift back insulating mat (1).
Fig. 67: Identifying Insulat
REPLACING OUTER TAIL PANEL SECTION
Read contents of Body, General.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or dust.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs!
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