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 > Spring strut: Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber
Special tools required:
31 3 340
31 3 341
31 3 355
33 0 040
31 0 040
WARNING:
Prior to each use of special tool 31 3 340, it is essential to read the associated
Owner's Handbook fully!
All the safety precautions and instructions contained in the Owner's Handbook
must be st ...