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BMW 7 Series: Cover For Frame Side Member (Part Replacement Between A And B Pillar)

Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3.

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.

Following new body parts are required:

  1. B-pillar with entrance

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Fig. 84: Identifying B-Pillar With Entrance

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Fig. 85: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only for following severance cuts.

Measurement a = approx. 70 mm behind hole dia. 25 mm.

Dimension b = approx. 180 mm in front of 25 mm hole.

Open welded connections in areas (1) and (2).

Installation note: Mark new part in accordance with severance cuts on vehicle and cut.

Open welded connections of new part to suit the vehicle.

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATES at all severance cuts.

Set repair welding spots in area (1) on existing welding spots on vehicle. This is necessary because the adhesive between the spot flanges acts as an insulator.

COVER FOR SIDE MEMBER AT REAR (REAR SIDE PANEL REMOVED)

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.

The following new bodywork parts are required:

  • Cover, side member, rear (component is included on new side panel part)

Removal

Open weld joints in area (1).

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Fig. 86: Identifying Weld Joints Area

View from below:

Open weld joint (1).

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Fig. 87: Identifying Weld Joint

View from inside:

Open weld joint (1).

Remove side member cover.

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Fig. 88: Identifying Weld Joint

Preparation of new part

Detach side wall.

Open welded connections in area (1) and remove side member cover (2).

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Fig. 89: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Side Member Cover

Installation

Install new part and weld.

NOTE: Apply repair welding spots in area of sill bottom edge to existing welding spots on new component/car. This is necessary because the adhesive between the spot flanges acts as an insulator.

Filling bulkhead cross-member with foam

For acoustic insulation reasons insulating foam is applied to the finish-painted bodyshell in the bulkhead cross-member area.

A 2-component PU cavity foam is used.

Sourcing reference for cavity foam, refer to BMW Parts Department.

Observe SAFETY AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.

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Fig. 90: Identifying Seal Plugs Of Cavities

Remove seal plugs of cavities 1 to 3 and fill cavities with foam.

In so doing, insert spray pipe into bores and slowly pull out during the spraying operation.

To perform the operation, it may be necessary to lengthen the spray pipe.

IMPORTANT: Empty the can within 8 minutes.

Follow manufacturer's safety instructions.

OVERVIEW OF FRONT BUMPER

Body
Fig. 91: Identifying Front Bumper Components

  1. Impact absorber, top
  2. Front support
  3. Deformation element, front lower
  4. Cover cap, headlight washer
  5. Towing eye
  6. Ornamental grille, bumper trim, middle
  7. Trim strip, front
  8. Ornamental grille, bumper trim, side
  9. Front fog light
  10. Bumper trim
  11. Middle ornamental grille

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