BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Replace A-pillar, outer left
Procedure OBSERVE repair stage 3! Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific PROCEDURE.
Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.
Following new body parts are required :
- (1) A-pillar with entrance
- (2) Carrier support, outside
Removal: Mark severance cut in accordance with dimension and cut.
IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only.
Dimension a = approx. 100 mm from 6 mm diameter hole.
LOOSEN spot-welded adhesive joints in area (1).
Open welded connections in area (2).
Remove partial section of carrier support.
Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified dimensions and cut.
IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only for following severance cuts.
Dimension a = approx. 600 mm from 20 mm diameter hole.
Dimension b = approx. 450 mm from roof edge.
Open welded connections in areas (1).
Open spot-welded adhesive joints in area (2) Release and remove A-pillar from cavity sealing (3).
Preparation of new part: Mark severance cuts on new parts according to severance cuts on vehicle and sever.
Prepare REINFORCEMENT PLATES at severance cuts.
Installation: Apply sealant to cavity sealing .
Install and weld new parts and reinforcement plates.
Install new part and reinforcement plate and weld in designated area (1).
Replace B-pillar with reinforcement on left
Procedure OBSERVE repair stage 3!
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs!
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BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Body repair instructions: Bonding on painted/primed surfaces
IMPORTANT: These repair instructions apply only to components of the
outer skin and not to structural components.
These include roof outer skin, tail panel, rear side panels and components of
the luggage compartment floor.
Follow the vehicle-specific repair instructions.
Only the repair me ...