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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