BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Releasing bonded folded seam connections

BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual / Body and Frame / Body repair instructions / Releasing bonded folded seam connections

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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).

Reinforcement plate with stud bolt (bonded)

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 ...

Repair methods, repair stages 1

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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