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

Repairs that are carried out by bonding and riveting with the use of a straightening bench or welding. Repair techniques Straightening structur ...

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BMW X3 Owners Manual > Refueling: Fuel lid
Opening 1. Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap. 2. Turn the tank lid counterclockwise. 3. Place the tank lid in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap. Closing 1. Fit the lid and turn it clockwise until you clearly hear a click. 2. Close the fuel filler flap. ...