BMW 7 Series: 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. 121: Identifying Connection, Wheel Arch/Entrance
Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig. 122: Identifying Welded Connections Areas
View from below:
Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig. 123: Identifying Welded Connections Areas
View from below:
Open welded connections in areas (1).
Remove wheel arch/entrance connection.

Fig. 124: Identifying Welded Connections Areas
New part preparation
Open welded connections in area (1).
Remove metal section (2).

Fig. 125: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Metal Section
To install engine support side frame connection
Install and weld new parts.
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Observe procedure of REPAIR STAGE 3.
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Steel-aluminium composite construction is used on the vehicle.
Observe specific procedure.
Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPAR
Observe procedure of REPAIR STAGE 3.
Read CONTENTS OF BODY, GENERAL.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific PROCEDURE.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs.
Pl
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
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 w
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Safety information
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to conditions
or other factors, the system may not respond.
There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own
Bi-xenon Headlights
Bi-xenon headlights are installed as standard equipment and are located in
the outer chamber of the headlights.
In connection with the bi-xenon headlights, the shutter for the low beam light
is activated by the "high beam
ON" signal thus enabling the high beam light. High beam