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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Other materials:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Wheels with tires: Device
Device AM
NOTE: For removal of support ring (E38/3 and E39PL)
Consisting of:
2 = Centering mount
NOTE: (Centering) model series: E38/3
3 = Support
NOTE: (Rim support) basic body
4 = Screw
NOTE: For rim support
5 = Adapter
NOTE: For rim support, model series: E38/3
6 = Bel ...