BMW 7 Owners & Service Manuals

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):

  1. Holder, side wall, front (variant 1)
  2. Holder, side wall, front (variant 2)

Body
Fig. 321: Identifying Holder Variants

The following CONSUMABLES are required:

Body

Body

Removal of side wall holder (variant 1): Release welded connections in areas (1) and remove holder (2).

Body
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.

Body
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).

Body
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.

Body
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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