BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Position of shaped parts for cavity sealing
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 .
Overview of adhesive cartridge guns
Adhesive gun 83 19 2 149 522
Usable for adhesives K4, K5a.
Usable for BMW 2K polyurethane foam.
Including insert 1:1 and 2:1.
Adhesive gun 81 49 ...
Punch rivets
The "Bonding and Riveting" repair method involves the use for the first time of punch rivets in the repair. This
requires new tools and procedures. ...
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BMW X3 Owners Manual > Tow-starting and towing: Towing other vehicles
Hints
Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's response.
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle part ...