BMW 7 Series: 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).
Fig. 357: Identifying Weld Joints Area
View from below: Open weld joint (1).
Fig. 358: Identifying Weld Joint
View from inside: Open weld joint (1).
Remove side member cover.
Fig. 359: Identifying Weld Joint
Preparation of new part
Detach side wall.
Open welded connections in area (1) and remove side member cover (2).
Fig. 360: 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.
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Reinforcement Plate With Stud Bolt (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.
Reinforcement
Replacing Left Rear Side Wall
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STRIP DOWN VEHICLE
Observe new procedure for bonding and riveting (REPAIR STAGE 2).
Following new body parts are required:
Side frame, rear
Reinforcement plate, C-
Replacing Outer Section Of Left Or Right Rear Wheel Housing (Side
Panel Removed)
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Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure See
SPOT-WELD BONDING
STEEL PARTS.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area
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Checking Fuel Tank And Tank Ventilation System For Leaks
Notes
NOTE: The following procedure is only applicable to vehicles without the
tank leak
diagnosis module.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove rear right wheel arch trim.
Comply with the following conditions in order to obtain plausible test
results:
Content of fuel tank:
Maximum 90 %
Minim
Window Washer System
ADJUSTING WASHER JETS FOR WINDSCREEN WASHER SYSTEM
Triple nozzle system
Fig. 351: Identifying Washer Spray Jet Adjusting Values
The spray jets should hit the middle of the wiping area.
Adjustment values in mm
A1= 200
A2= 400
B1= 400
B2= 400
C1= 450
C2= 450
D1= 230
D2= 350
E1= 500
E2= 350
F1= 550
F2
