BMW 7 Series: 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 - EPC):
- Luggage compartment floor, left Following consumables are required:
MATERIAL CHART
Fig. 338: Identifying Luggage Compartment Floor, Left
Removal of luggage compartment floor
For purposes of clarity, graphic shows most of the tail panel removed.
Open welded connections in area (1).
Fig. 339: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Luggage Compartment Floor
Open welded connections in area (1).
Fig. 340: Identifying Welded Connections Area
Open welded connections in area (1).
Fig. 341: Identifying Welded Connections Area
Separate welded connections in area (1) from inside.
Remove the luggage compartment floor.
Fig. 342: Identifying Welded Connections Area
New part preparation
Open welded connections in area (1).
Fig. 343: Identifying Welded Connections Area
Open welded connections in area (1).
Remove metal section (2).
Fig. 344: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Metal Section
Adjust and secure the luggage compartment floor (1).
Set 5 4.2 mm dia. bore holes in area (2).
Fig. 345: Identifying Luggage Compartment Floor And Bore Holes Area
Set 3 4.2 mm dia. bore holes in area (1).
Fig. 346: Identifying Bore Holes Area
Set 11 4.2 mm dia. bore holes in area (1).
Fig. 347: Identifying Bore Holes Area
Set six 4.2 mm dia. bore holes in area (1).
Remove new parts and deburr bore holes.
Fig. 348: Identifying Bore Holes Area
IMPORTANT: Do not grind new part and body in area of bonding surfaces.
Installation of luggage compartment floor
Clean all bonding surfaces on new part and on vehicle with cleaning agent R1.
Apply adhesive on all bonding and riveting surfaces.
Install new part and rivet with blind rivets.
When installing the new part, make sure that all bonding surfaces have sufficient adhesive.
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Replacing Rear Cross Member On Luggage Compartment Floor (Tail
Panel Removed)
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
STRIP DOWN VEHICLE
Observe new procedure for bonding and riveting (REPAIR STAGE 2).
Following new body parts are required:
End of luggage compartment floor
Followi
Stripping Operations - Replacing Rear Left Side Panel
NOTE: Owing to the different engine variants and equipment specifications,
not all the
components are taken into consideration.
The following list basically represents the removal sequence.
Clamp o
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Temperature.
Climate control operation.
Maximum cooling.
AUTO program.
Recirculated-air mode.
Air flow, manual.
Intensity AUTO program.
Air distribution, manual.
SYNC program.
Defrost and defog window.
Rear window d
Replacing An Upper Wishbone
NOTE: If the wishbone is detached from the rear axle support/wheel
carrier, it will be
necessary to carry out a wheel alignment procedure after assembly.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove REAR WHEEL.
Shown on vehicle at rear right:
Remove holders (1) from wishbone.
Installation note:
Replace de
