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Observe procedure for (REPAIR STAGE 2)! Following new body parts are required :
Following CONSUMABLES are required:
Removal of outer wheel arch section
Remove cavity sealing (1).
Mark severance cut (2) at component edge of C-pillar reinforcement (3) and cut.
Remove part of the outer wheel arch section.
Preparation of new part: Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm extra material and cut.
Adjust new parts in combination with side wall to fit and secure.
In area of bonding surface (1), drill 12 Ø 4.2 mm holes for blind rivets.
Installation of outer wheel arch section
IMPORTANT: Do not grind/sand new part in area of bonding surfaces.
Clean all bonding surfaces on new part and on vehicle with cleaning agent R1.
Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.
Apply sealant to new CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE.
Install and rivet outer wheel arch section.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Alternator with drive and mounting: Removing and installing/replacing alternator (N47 D20 O1)
Necessary preliminary work:
Read out the fault memory of the DDE control unit.
Switch off ignition.
Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
Remove INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
Remove INTAKE PORT .
Remove THROTTLE BODY .
Remove INTAKE PLENUM .
REMOVE drive belt for alternator.
Release connect ...