BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Repair methods, repair stages 1

BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual / Body and Frame / Body repair instructions / Repair methods, repair stages 1

All work as part of which screwed body components must be replaced.

Repair techniques

REPAIRING THREADS

Repair stage 1a

Blind rivet .
BLIND RIVET NUTS AND BOLTS
Glass pane .

All procedures during which repairs are to be done on the outer skin.

Repair techniques

Straightening outer skin
STRAIGHTENING ALUMINUM PARTS

Repair stage 1b

STRAIGHTENING STEEL COMPONENTS
REPAIRING PLASTIC COMPONENTS
METAL FILLER
Grinding
GRINDING ALUMINUM COMPONENTS
GRINDING STEEL PARTS

Releasing bonded folded seam connections

Remove area (1) of bead edge on wheel arch bend with a one-hand angle grinder and rough grinding wheel. Heat area (2) with hot air blower. ...

Repair solution for straight shank/hexagon rivet nut

Protective measures! Wear safety goggles Wear protective gloves IMPORTANT: To prevent the material from tapering, do not drill out the ...

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BMW X3 Owners Manual > Maintenance: Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis
Note Socket for Onboard Diagnosis The socket for onboard diagnostics may only be used by the service center or a workshop that operates in accordance with the specifications of the vehicle manufacturer with correspondingly trained personnel and other authorized persons. Otherwise, use may res ...