BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Repair techniques, repair stage 2

BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual / Body and Frame / Body repair instructions / Repair techniques, repair stage 2

Repairs that are carried out by bonding and riveting and/or welded with MAG welder without the use of a straightening bench.

Repair techniques

Removing used part
OPENING WELDED CONNECTIONS
OPENING BRAZED CONNECTIONS
OPENING RIVET CONNECTIONS
Opening bonded connections .
GRINDING ALUMINUM COMPONENTS
GRINDING STEEL COMPONENTS
Sectional repair
Reinforcement plate (bonded) .
METAL FILLER
Installing new part
Notes on consumables .
Notes on adhesive .
BONDING ON PAINTED SURFACES
BLIND RIVET
PUNCH RIVETS
WELDING STEEL COMPONENTS
Cavity sealing .
EMC SCREWS

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 ...

Repair techniques, repair stage 3

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