BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Replace B-pillar, outer left
Procedure OBSERVE repair stage 3!
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Use only an approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs! Following new body parts are required (see OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES):
- (1) A-pillar with entrance
- Shaped part, B-pillar bottom outside
Removal:
Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified dimensions and cut.
IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only for following severance cuts.
Dimension a = approx. 180 mm after center point of Ø 8 mm hole.
Dimension b = approx. 175 mm from edge of roof frame.
Dimension c = approx. 180 mm from center point of Ø 20 mm hole.
Open welded connections in areas (1).
Release A-pillar from cavity sealing (2) and remove.
Preparation of new part: Mark severance cuts on new parts in accordance with severance cuts on vehicle and cut.
Prepare REINFORCEMENT PLATES at severance cuts.
Installation:
Apply sealant to cavity sealing .
Install new parts and reinforcement plates and weld to designated area (2).
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!
Place vehicle on straight ...
Replacing A-pillar with reinforcement on left
Procedure OBSERVE repair stage 3!
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific PROCEDURE.
Use on ...
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Observe the following trolley-jack-related instructions:
1. Only trolley jacks sold or approved by BMW, with a rubber plate on their mounting, may be used!
2. Trolley jacks must be regularly serviced and always checked for functional reliability before they are
used!
3. Check the rubber plate ...