1. Opening spot-welded adhesive joint OPEN WELDING SPOTS.
WARNING: Extract vapors and gases.
Use personal protective clothing/equipment.
Heat connecting flange with a hot air blower. Heat components to max. 250 ºC object temperature.
Release connecting flange with chisel.
Remove adhesive residue from connecting flange.
2. Opening bonded connections If necessary, open existing PUNCH OR BLIND RIVETS.
Roughly cut out damaged component.
WARNING: Extract vapors and gases.
Use personal protective clothing/equipment.
Heat adhesive flange with a hot air blower. Heat components to max. 250 ºC object temperature.
The component can be peeled with the aid of pliers. Do not damage adjacent components.
Remove adhesive residue from connecting flange.
3. Opening bonded connections on aluminum roofs Procedure is described in detailed in the relevant repair instructions.
4. Opening bonded connections on carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic parts Procedure is described in detailed in the relevant repair instructions.
OPENING BRAZED CONNECTIONS
The "Bonding and Riveting" repair method involves replacing the watertight brazed connection with adhesive.
This gives rise to a new procedure for opening brazed connections.
Grind brazed seam with a belt grinder. This keeps the influence of heat in the area around the brazed seam as small as possible.
IMPORTANT: Never use a gas flame.
All traces of brazing solder do not have to be removed.
Do not grind body panels thin.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Transmission in general: Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin
Danger of injury!
Contact with eyes or skin may result in injury!
Possible symptoms are:
Impaired sight
Irritation of the eyes
Reddening of the skin
Rough and cracked skin
Protective measures/rules of conduct:
Wear safety goggles
Wear oil-resistant protective gloves
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