Cavity sealing is carried out in specific body areas in order to reduce interior noise and to reduce condensation.
To do this, shaped parts are inserted in the cavities. These shaped parts adapt themselves optimally due to heating of the body to approx. 180 ºC by expansion to the shape of the cavities.
Because it is not possible to heat the body to this extent for a body repair, a different procedure .
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Automatic transmission: Clip
Clip AM
NOTE: (Retaining clip) transmission: 3 HP 12, 4 HP 24, A4S 270R, A4S 310R
Storage Location
X6
Y6
NOTE:
(Mounting bracket) For mounting the transmission on the assembly stand
Consisting of:
6 = Spindle
NOTE: With synchronising key, transmission: All
3 = Shaped part
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