31 00... Instructions (chassis components made of aluminum)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 BMW 328i, 2011 BMW 328i, 2010 BMW 328i, and 2009 BMW 328i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Due to the chemical and corrosion characteristics of aluminum, always comply with the following points when handling aluminum components:

Do not bring into contact with battery acid!
Do not clean with wire brushes made of brass or iron! Always use wire brushes with stainless steel bristles!
Do not expose to flying sparks when grinding/separating! Cover components!
Do not strike with steel welding splashes! Cover components!
Do not expose to temperatures > 80°C, even for brief periods! Temperatures in paint facilities do not have the same impact