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. 218: Identifying Connection, Wheel Arch/Entrance
Open welded connections in areas (1).
Fig. 219: Identifying Welded Connections Areas
View from below: Open welded connections in areas (1).
Fig. 220: Identifying Welded Connections Areas
View from below: Open welded connections in areas (1).
Remove wheel arch/entrance connection.
Fig. 221: Identifying Welded Connections Areas
New part preparation
Open welded connections in area (1).
Remove metal section (2).
Fig. 222: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Metal Section
To install engine support side frame connection
Install and weld new parts.
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Replacing Front Left Wheel Arch
Note the special vehicle identification number procedure when replacing the
front right wheel arch (order the
new body part with the vehicle identification number, if necessary)!
These instructions a
Replacing Outer Section Of Left Or Right Rear Wheel Housing (Side
Panel Removed)
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or d
Replacing Rear Left Outer Wheel Arch Section (Rear Side Panel
Removed)
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or dust.
Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.
Following n
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Adjusting Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Cover
Ideal setting
Distance:
Distance (A) between lid and roof at front and rear must be the
same.
Insert special tool 00 9 341 between gasket and cover.
This check (sliding in and pulling out the special tool) must be subject to
tightness
Height:
Front - flush to 1 mm deeper
Rear -
Repair Work On GFP Components With Gelcoat Surface
Scratches in Gelcoat surface
Scratches in the Gelcoat surface which do not allow the GFP mat structure to
show through can be touched up.
Sand out scratches with water and 800 wet sandpaper. Then sand with water and
2000 wet sandpaper. Prepare
repair area for polishing.
Cracks in Gelcoat surface
