BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Replacing engine support/front left side frame connection (front left wheel arch removed)
Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3.
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Following new body parts are required:
- (1) Engine support, rear
Removing the engine support side frame connection: Open welded connections in areas (1).
Open welded connections in areas (1).
Remove engine support/side frame (2).
Open welded connections in areas (1).
Remove reinforcement (2).
New part preparation
Open welded connections in areas (1).
Remove engine support (2).
Installing the engine support side frame connection
Install and weld new parts.
NOTE: First, the reinforcement of the engine support side frame connection must be installed and welded for reasons of accessibility as a separate component.
NOTE: The bulkhead cross member (1) is filled with low-flammable cavity foam.
In case of smoke formation, stop the welding procedure and cool the welded area with compressed air if applicable.
- (2) Bulkhead
- (3) Connection engine support side frame
- (4) Engine support
REPLACING ENGINE SUPPORT/FRONT RIGHT SIDE FRAME CONNECTION (FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH REMOVED)
The work is identical to replacing the "ENGINE SUPPORT FRONT LEFT SIDE FRAME CONNECTION".
Replace front right wheel arch
Note the special vehicle identification number procedure when replacing the wheel arch (order the new body
part with the vehicle identification num ...
Replacing front left wheel arch
Follow procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3.
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
STRIP DOWN vehicle.
Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs ...
Other materials:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Rear axle: Tool
Tool AM
NOTE: (Set of pressing-in/pressing-out tools) Form pressing in and pressing out the
ball joint position in the supporting arm and wheel carrier
Storage Location
X5
SI number
01 05 90 (207)
Consisting of:
1 = Bush
NOTE: For accommodating the engine support arm or wheel carrier wh ...