Preparing New Part
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- Remove adhesive residue on the vehicle flange surfaces.
- Mark and carry out a separating cut (1) on the outer wheel arch section as per the separating cut (2) on the vehicle with a material allowance of 15 mm.
- Mark and carry out a separating cut (1) on the outer wheel arch section as per the separating cut (2) on the vehicle with a material allowance of 15 mm.
- Adjust the new outer wheel arch section together with the side panel.
Prepare the new part in areas (1) and (2) for joining by welding.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see 4100... SPOT-WELD BONDING STEEL COMPONENTS (ALL X5 MODELS, 2019-2022) . - In area (2), observe the procedure for the replacement of spot-welded adhesive joints for the series.
- Prepare the new part in areas (1) and (2) for joining by welding.
- Prepare area (1) for joining by overlapping.
- Remove the adhesive in area (1) between the panels.
- Prepare new part for joining by welding in the area of the separating cut (2).
- Prepare the new part in areas (1) and (2) for joining by welding.
- Prepare area (1) for joining by overlapping.
- Adjust the new part and prepare for joining by welding in areas (1) and (2).
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.