IMPORTANT: Comply with the following topics from "Body, General": Safety regulations .
Handling electrical system, electronics, airbags and restraint systems .
Set the MAG weld seams at equal intervals distributed on the face.
Areas which cannot be reached by the spot-welding tongs can be joined by MAG plug welding. The number of welding spots is doubled as a substitute for the omitted adhesive.
CAUTION: Extract smoke and fumes during welding work.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Support members: Replace sills, left
Procedure OBSERVE repair stage 3!
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs!
Following new body parts are required (see OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES):
(1) Outer side frame
Removal
Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with dimension and cut.
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