BMW 7 Series: Front Trim Panel
Replacing Front Left Or Right Side Wall Holder
NOTE: Read CONTENTS OF BODY, GENERAL.
Side wall removed.
Transfer the systematic diagram onto the respective holder version.
NOTE: Observe REPAIR STAGE 2.
The following new body parts are required (refer to BMW Electronic Parts Catalogue):
- Holder, side wall, front (variant 1)
- Holder, side wall, front (variant 2)
Fig. 321: Identifying Holder Variants
The following CONSUMABLES are required:
Removal of side wall holder (variant 1): Release welded connections in areas (1) and remove holder (2).
Fig. 322: Removing Holder
Preparation of new part: Adjust new part in conjunction with side panel in front to fit.
In area of bonding surfaces (1), set 2 4.2 mm dia. bore holes (2) for blind rivetsN3.
Remove new part and deburr holes.
IMPORTANT: Do not grind bonding surfaces down or off.
Fig. 323: Identifying Locations For Bore Holes
Installation of side wall holder: Clean all bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.
Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.
Install new part and rivet with blind rivets.
Removal of side wall holder (variant 2): Release welded connection in area (1) and remove holder (2).
Fig. 324: Removing Holder
Preparation of new part: Fit in new part.
In area of adhesive surface (1), drill a 4.2 mm dia. bore hole (2) for blind rivet N3.
Remove new part and deburr holes.
IMPORTANT: Do not grind bonding surfaces down or off.
Fig. 325: Identifying Location For Bore Hole
Installation of side wall holder: Clean all bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.
Apply adhesive to bonding surface.
Install new part and rivet with blind rivet.
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Replacing Complete Tail Panel
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
STRIP DOWN VEHICLE.
NOTE: Observe new procedure for bonding and riveting (REPAIR STAGE 2).
Operation is partially described on the left side. Right side identical.
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Replacing Luggage Compartment Floor, Left Section (Tail Panel Or
Side Wall Removed)
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
STRIP DOWN VEHICLE
NOTE: Observe new procedure for bonding and riveting (REPAIR STAGE 2).
Following new body parts are required (refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue -
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Checking Automatic Safety Belt
General considerations when checking seat belts:
The seat belts must be checked after an accident.
For the check, you should start by trying to get information on which seats in
the car involved in the accident
were occupied. If this is not possible, check all the seat belts in the car and
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Tool
TOOL
Tool MW
Note: (Press-out/-in tool set) For pressing the rubber mount out of and into
the control arm special tools 33 3
202 and 33 3 203 for E87 and E90
Storage Location
B32
SI number
01 05 90 (207)
Consisting of:
1 = 0492261 Bush
NOTE: For accommodating control arm when pressing out rubber mo
