BMW X5: Replacing Engine Carrier With Wheel Arch, Left
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 susceptible to heat or dust.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs.
Place vehicle on straightening bench.
Following new body parts are required:
- Wheel arch, front
- Engine carrier
- Support, wheel arch
- Reinforcement, support carrier
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Fig. 28: Identifying Reinforcement, Support Carrier
Open weld joints in area (1).
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Fig. 29: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Mark severance cut in accordance with measurement a and cut support carrier.
Measurement a=50 mm before 20 mm dia. bore Open weld joints in area (1).
Installation:
Weld in reinforcement plate at severance cut.
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Fig. 30: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Open weld joints in area (1).
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Fig. 31: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement a and cut engine carrier.
Measurement a=50 mm before 20 mm dia. bore Open weld joints in area (2).
Installation:
Weld in reinforcement plate at severance cut.
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Fig. 32: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Open weld joints in area (1).
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Fig. 33: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Drill out riveted joints in area (2).
Open adhesive joints in areas (2) and (3).
Installation:
Use 19 rivets (size 815) in area (1).
Use 4 rivets (size 815) in area (2).
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Fig. 34: Identifying Open Adhesive Joints Areas
Preparation of new part:
Mark engine carrier in accordance with severance cut on vehicle and cut.
IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.
Do not cut through reinforcement (1).
Cut weld joints on both sides in areas (2).
Adjust new part to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.
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Fig. 35: Identifying Cut Weld Joints On Both Sides Areas
Installation:
Adjust wheel arch support (1) to fit in conjunction with wheel arch (2).
Remove wheel arch (2).
Weld new part (1) in areas (3).
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Fig. 36: Identifying Wheel Arch Support And Wheel Arch
Installation:
Weld new parts in area (1).
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Fig. 37: Identifying Weld Parts Area
Installation:
Weld new parts in areas (1).
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Fig. 38: Identifying Weld Parts Area
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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 vehic
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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 du
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof.
Remove slider set for floating roofliner.
Remove rear crossmember.
Unclip end stops (1) on left and right from guide channel.
Fig. 22: Uncoupling End Stops
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Notes On Handling Optical Fibers
CAUTION: To avoid damage when handling optical fibers, comply with the
following
points:
The minimum permitted bending radius is 25 mm
Do not subject optical fibers to compressive and tensile load
Protect optical fibers against the effects of heat > or =85ºC
(e.g.
during welding work, dr
