BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Releasing bonded folded seam connections
- Remove area (1) of bead edge on wheel arch bend with a one-hand angle grinder and rough grinding
wheel.
- Heat area (2) with hot air blower.
CAUTION: Extract vapors and gases.
- Release connection flange with chisel.
- Grind adhesive residue (4) off wheel arch connection flange.
CAUTION: Wear a grinding dust mask.
- Remove remnants of sealing material in area (3).
In the case of partial replacement, a body component is cut at the point described in the repair instructions.
A reinforcement plate is bonded in ...
All work as part of which screwed body components must be replaced.
Repair techniques
REPAIRING THREADS
Repair stage 1a
Blind rivet .
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BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Rear axle: Holding sleeve
Holding sleeve Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE: Discontinued, can only be ordered using complete tool
Storage Location
B22
SI number
01 01 07 (333)
Holding sleeve AM
NOTE: (Press-in sleeve)
Holding sleeve AM
Holding sleeve Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE:
For removing a ...