BMW 7 Series: Cover For Side Member At Rear (Rear Side Panel Removed)
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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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System Components
Radar Sensors
Two radar sensors are fitted in the vehicle for the Active Blind Spot
Detection system. The two parts are
different, although visually they look the same.
There is a master sensor that is always fitted in the rear of the vehicle on the
right-hand side, as well as a SWW2
that is fitt
Replacing Level Switch For Dynamic Drive Fluid Reservoir
Necessary preliminary work
Remove intake duct for air filter housing.
Release screws (1) and (2).
Remove washers.
Tightening torque 32 41 1AZ/2AZ
Remove fluid reservoir by pulling upwards.
Fig. 161: Identifying Washer Screws
NOTE: Raise and/or turn fluid reservoir in order to gain better acces
