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. 89: Identifying Reinforcement, Support Carrier
Open weld joints in area (1).
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Fig. 90: 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. 91: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Open weld joints in area (1).
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Fig. 92: 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. 93: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area
Open weld joints in area (1).
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Fig. 94: 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. 95: 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. 96: 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. 97: Identifying Wheel Arch Support And Wheel Arch
Installation:
Weld new parts in area (1).
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Fig. 98: Identifying Weld Parts Area
Installation:
Weld new parts in areas (1).
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Fig. 99: Identifying Weld Parts Area
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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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Replacing Complete Rear Left Wheel Arch (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 d
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 d
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Special tools required:
00 9 323
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Fig. 190: Identifying Trim And Special Tool 00 9 323
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