Preparing New Parts

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see 4100... SPOT-WELD BONDING STEEL COMPONENTS (ALL X5 MODELS, 2019-2022) .

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.

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

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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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