BMW 7 Series: Carrying Over Hole Pattern
When replacing a body component, it is necessary to carry over the hole pattern from the existing body to the new component.
The following pictures are a schematic representation of carrying over the hole pattern on the example of the front wheel arch.
Necessary preliminary tasks
Adjust new part to fit with straightening attachment.
Insert paper stencil (1) between new component (2) and engine carrier and secure with adhesive tape (3).
Carry over contour (4) of new component to stencil.
Remove new component.
Fig. 192: Securing Paper Stencil Using Adhesive Tape
- contour of new component.
Carry over positions of holes (2) to stencil by pressing down with thumbs.
Remove stencil.
Fig. 193: Carrying Over Positions Of Holes To Stencil
Fig. 194: Identifying Holes With Crosses And Stencil
Lay stencil (1) on a flat surface.
Mark center points of holes with crosses (2).
Then pierce paper through center points (3) of holes with a pointed object.
Align stencil (1) according to contours (2) to inside of new component and secure with adhesive tape (3).
Fig. 195: Securing Stencil To Component Using Adhesive Tape
Turn over new component.
IMPORTANT: Crosses must not be visible in this view!
Set punch marks at pierced center points (1).
Grip directly under punch marks for marking with punch.
Remove stencil (2).
Drill holes to approx. 3 - 4 mm dia. at punch marks (1).
Fig. 196: Identifying Stencil And Punch Marks
Position new component (1) with straightening attachment on vehicle.
Drill out holes (2) to 6.7 mm dia.
Fig. 197: Identifying Component Position And Drill Holes
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Replacing Engine Support With Wheel Arch, Left
Procedure OBSERVE repair stage 3!
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Steel-aluminium composite construction is used on the vehicle. Observe specific
procedure Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle.
Replacing Engine Support/Front Left Side Frame Connection (Front
Left Wheel Arch Removed)
Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3.
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
To remove engine support side frame connection
Following new body parts are required:
Connection, wheel arch/entrance
Fig. 21
Replacing Front Left Wheel Arch
Note the special vehicle identification number procedure when replacing the
front right wheel arch (order the
new body part with the vehicle identification number, if necessary)!
These instructions a
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Releasing Bonded Folded Seam Connections
Fig. 51: Releasing Bonded Folded Seam Connections
Remove area (1) of bead edge on wheel arch bend with a one-hand angle
grinder and rough grinding
wheel.
Heat area (2) with hot air blower.
CAUTION: Extract vapors and gases.
Release connection flange with chisel.
Grind adhesive residue (4)
System Components
Vehicle-specific Modifications in Detail
Long-range Radar Sensor
In terms of physical design, the long-range radar sensor (LRR) for ACC
Stop&Go in the F01/F02 is largely
identical to the one fitted in the E6x LCI.
Functionally, however, it differs from the sensor in the E6x LCI in that it also
