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:
- B-pillar with entrance
Fig. 251: Identifying B-Pillar With Entrance
Fig. 252: 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.
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. 253: Identifying Connection, Wheel Arch/Entrance
Open welded connections in areas (1).
Fig. 254: Identifying Welded Connections Areas
View from below: Open welded connections in areas (1).
Fig. 255: Identifying Welded Connections Areas
View from below: Open welded connections in areas (1).
Remove wheel arch/entrance connection.
Fig. 256: Identifying Welded Connections Areas
New part preparation
Open welded connections in area (1).
Remove metal section (2).
Fig. 257: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Metal Section
To install engine support side frame connection
Install and weld new parts.
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Replacing Front Left Door Post (Front Side Panel Removed)
Procedure OBSERVE repair stage 3! Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Place vehicle on straightening bench.
Following new body par
Repairing Clips For Roof Strip
The following instructions describe the permanent repair gluing of clips
which were originally secured with T-pins.
The repair gluing at the same time protects the area of the torn-off T-pin
perman
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Reinforcement Plate (Bonded)
In the case of a partial replacement piece, a body component is cut at a
point described in the repair instructions.
A reinforcement plate is bonded in to ensure sufficient strength.
Observe notes on REPAIR STAGE 2.
NOTE: The following graphics serve as general illustrations of
reinforcement plat
Body - Special Tools
DEVICE
Device MW
Note: (Bonding device set) For bonding the CFK roof
Consisting of:
Device
NOTE: (Bonding device)
Cartridge gun
NOTE: (Adhesive gun)
Cartridge
NOTE: (Adhesive cartridge (3 x) )
Fig. 1: Identifying Device (413000)
PUNCH ELEMENT
MW Punch element
Note: (Punch numbers/letters/s
