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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 BMW X5 M, 2012 BMW X5 M, 2011 BMW X5 M, and 2010 BMW X5 M. 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