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 method described there must be used! Conform with safety regulations .
Overview of topics:
1.0 Equipment
2.0 Expiry date of consumables:
3.0 Preparation of surface:
3.1 Preparation of the surface on the vehicle (series status):
If the bonding surface is painted in the vehicle colour, the paint must be completely sanded off.
Clean bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.
Bonding surfaces must be completely dry.
3.2 Preparation of the surface on the vehicle (replacement of a bonded component):
If priming is needed after straightening work, cover the bonding surfaces.
Clean bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.
Bonding surfaces must be completely dry.
3.3 Preparation of surface on new part:
Do not grind/sand bonding surfaces.
4.0 Adhesive application:
5.0 Hardening times:
Check the degree of hardness of the adhesive with a fingernail.
If the adhesive cannot be pressed in any further with a fingernail, the vehicle may be moved (without engine force) for further processing applications (e.g. painting).
Or 1 h in the spray booth (spray booth temperature 80 ºC/object temperature 60 ºC).
Excessively high temperatures will destroy the adhesive.
Hardened adhesive can only be removed mechanically.
6.0 Subsequent treatment:
7.0 Disposal of adhesive:
These regulations apply to the Federal Republic of Germany.
For other countries, comply with the (possibly differing) nationally applicable regulations.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Clutch pedal with linkage: Removing and installing/replacing over-center helper spring
Necessary preliminary work:
Remove pedal trim .
Press end of pin (1) together with offset pliers and press out pin.
Push in pin (1) fully in direction of arrow.
Detach retainers (1).
Installation note:
Check retainers, replace if necessary.
Retainers must lie with both legs i ...