X Series E53 X5 3.0i (M54) OFFRD
According to illustration, cut engine carrier shell, exterior, along
spot flange (1) of wheel arch support.
Cut along lower edge (2) of engine carrier shell, exterior, up to
severance cut (3) of inner side.
Mark cutting line (1) on engine carrier shell, exterior.
Drill off welding spots (3).
Make severance cut (1) and do not damage reinforcement (2).
A = 70 mm from firewall cross-member
B = 140 mm from edge of bore on engine carrier
(measured parallel to lower edge of engine carrier)
Mark cutting line (1) on engine carrier shell, interior.
Drill off welding spots (3).
Make severance cut (1) and do not damage reinforcement (2).
A = 80 mm from firewall cross-member
B = 150 mm from edge of bore on engine carrier
(measured parallel to lower edge of engine carrier)
For upper section of engine carrier, make reinforcement plate (1)
to a length of approx. 60 mm and coat with weld primer.
Clean engine carrier at cutting edge (3) all round and drill in
insertion area of reinforcement plate (2).
Slide in reinforcement plate (1) half-way and plug-weld (2).
RA Replacing left front engine carrier (without wheel housing) (partial replacement
BMW AG - TIS
06.02.2013 22:29
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