Preparing New Parts

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• Remove adhesive residue on the joining surfaces on the vehicle.
• Release the corresponding welded connections.

  Remove the A-pillar reinforcement (1) including the rocker panel reinforcement plate (2) from the new/spare part.

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• Adjust the new part using an alignment bracket or a universal fixture.
• Prepare areas (1) for joining by welding.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  For additional information see 4100... SPOT-WELD BONDING STEEL COMPONENTS (ALL X5 MODELS, 2019-2022) .
• Prepare areas (1) for joining by welding.
• Prepare the joining area (1) so that the repair spot-welds can be spot welded onto the production spot-welds on the vehicle.

  Note that there are further spot-welded adhesive joints in the area (1) behind the joining flanges.

• Prepare areas (1) for joining by welding.

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  NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.
• In the area (1), prepare a 20 mm long MAG weld seam.

  The MAG weld seam is made using the two openings (arrows) during installation.

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• Mark and trim the new part at (1) and (2) to match the vehicle.
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  For additional information see 4100... WELDING IN REINFORCEMENT PLATE (SHEET STEEL) (ALL X5 MODELS, 2019-2022) .
• Prepare reinforcement plates for separating cuts.
• Adjust reinforcement plates and new part to fit.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Adhesive technology in the area of the outer skin (not for structural adhesion):
  The bonding surfaces of the new parts may not sharpened or ground.
  For more information see 4100... BMW/MINI BONDING INSTRUCTIONS (ALL X5 MODELS, 2019-2022) .

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• Prepare area (1) for bonded rivet connection of steel on steel.
• In area (1), set 7 bores of Ø 4.2 mm for the blind rivet.

  When doing this, do not drill into or through the production spot-welds.

  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  For additional information see 4100... SPOT-WELD BONDING STEEL COMPONENTS (ALL X5 MODELS, 2019-2022) .
• Prepare the new part in areas (1) and (2) for joining by welding.

  Follow the procedure for replacing standard production spot-welded adhesive joints in the areas (2).

• Remove new part and deburr holes.

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  Replacing the coarse thread bolts and threaded weld bolts, surface steel 

  NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
• Take the number and position from the component to be replaced or the installed parts.
• Replace the coarse thread bolt (1) and the threaded weld bolt (2).

  Parts:  Coarse thread bolt (1), threaded weld bolt (2)

• Weld the coarse thread bolt (1) and threaded weld bolt (2) onto the new part.

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