BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Replacing front left or right side wall holder
NOTE: Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Side wall removed.
Transfer the systematic diagram onto the respective holder version.
General information: Procedure OBSERVE repair stage 2! Following new body parts are required:
- (1) Holder, side wall, front (variant 1)
- (2) Holder, side wall, front (variant 2)
Following CONSUMABLES are required:
Removal of side wall holder (variant 1): Release welded connections in areas (1) and remove holder (2).
Preparation of new part: Adjust new part in conjunction with side panel in front to fit.
In area of bonding surfaces (1), set 2 4.2 mm dia. bore holes (2) for blind rivetsN3.
Remove new part and deburr holes.
IMPORTANT: Do not grind bonding surfaces down or off.
Installation of side wall holder: Clean all bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.
Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.
Install new part and rivet with blind rivets.
Removal of side wall holder (variant 2): Release welded connection in area (1) and remove holder (2).
Preparation of new part: Fit in new part.
In area of adhesive surface (1), drill a 4.2 mm dia. bore hole (2) for blind rivet N3.
Remove new part and deburr holes.
IMPORTANT: Do not grind bonding surfaces down or off.
Installation of side wall holder: Clean all bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.
Apply adhesive to bonding surface.
Install new part and rivet with blind rivet.
Removing and installing front panel
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove FRONT BUMPER TRIM .
Unlock plug-in connector (1) for horn and disconnect.
Shown on left side, right side ...
Rear trim panel
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Other materials:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Body repair instructions: Installing cavity sealing (not expanded)
NOTE: Carry over schematic diagram to the relevant vehicle type.
The following repair represents replacement of a cavity acoustic baffle.
Before these work steps, prepare the new part so that it is ready to install (adapting, cutting to size, applying
welding primer etc.).
Sand contact ...