Special tools required:
IMPORTANT: Vehicles must not be driven without tension struts.
Driving without trailing links may damage the vehicle body.
trailing links can be secured with screws or nuts.
Screws must be tightened to specified torque and then tightened down to specified angle of rotation with special tool 00 9 120 .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Release screws (1).
Lever out cable clip (2).
Remove cover (3).
Unfasten cable clip (3).
Release screws (1).
Remove trailing link (2).
Installation note: Replace screws (1), tighten to specified torque and then to angle of rotation.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Side frame and door pillars: 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 only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.
Place vehicle on straightening bench.
Following new body parts are required :
(1) A-pillar w ...