BMW 7 Series: 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 See SPOT-WELD BONDING STEEL PARTS.
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.
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove COVER FOR REAR SIDE MEMBER.
Following new body parts are required:
- Outer wheel arch section, rear
- C-pillar reinforcement
- Shaped parts, entrance (not pictured)
Fig. 387: Identifying C-Pillar Reinforcement And Outer Wheel Arch Section,
Rear
Removal of outer wheel arch section
Fig. 388: Identifying Rivet Joints Area, Welded Connections Areas And Sheet
Section
Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.
IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only.
Measurement a = approx. 30 mm from center point of 14 mm dia. hole.
Open welded connections in areas (2).
Fold sheet section (3) forwards and open weld joints in area (4).
Open rivet joints in area (5).
Remove sheet section.
Installation note: Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATE at severance cut.
Replace both CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLES (6).
No rivet connection in area (5). Weld new part.
Open spot-weld bonded joints in area (1) Open welded connections in area (2).
Remove outer section of wheel arch.
Fig. 389: Identifying Spot-Weld Bonded Joints Area And Welded Connections
Area
Preparation of new part
Mark severance cut on C-pillar reinforcement and cut.
Adjust new parts in conjunction with side panel to fit.
Installation of outer wheel arch section
Install and weld new parts.
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 off battery negative lead (job number: 6120 900)
- Remove bumper trim (job number: 5112156)
- Remove bumper support (job number: 5112050)
- Remove center bumper guide (job number: 5112825)
- Remove left bumper guide (job number: 5112828)
- Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel (FR number: 5147101)
- Remove tail panel trim at top (FR number: 5146050)
- Remove left luggage compartment wheel arch panel (FR number: 5147151)
- Partially detach rear lid seal
- Remove left rear lid (FR number: 6321180)
- Remove trim panel for left roof pillar (FR number: 5143 251)
- Remove rear lid (FR number: 41 62 000)
- Remove left lock striker (FR number: 5121003)
- Remove rear left door sill cover strip (FR number: 51 47 030)
- Remove rear left rocker panel trim (FR number: 51 47 072)
- Remove left backrest side section (FR number: 52 26 008)
- Remove trim on C-pillar at bottom left (FR number: 51 43 230)
- Remove rear left door mucket (FR number: 5172010)
- Remove rear window (FR number: 51 31 200)
- Remove rear left wheel arch cover (FR number: 51 71 041)
- Remove panel for cover on left side member (FR number: 5171447)
- Remove rear left door
- Remove trim strip on left roof frame (FR number: 5113280)
- Remove holder for gas pressure spring on left
- Partially release wiring harness
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Adjust Door
IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body components.
Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment
options are not sufficient.
NOTE: Observe GAP DIMENSIONS.
The door m
Removing And Installing Door
IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body parts.
The illustrations are schematic representations and are to be applied to the
relevant vehicle type.
Open door.
Release screw on connector frame.
Fron
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Tire pressure monitor- Tire conditions
General information
Tire and system status are indicated by the color
of the wheels and a SMS text message on the
Control Display.
Any existing messages may not be deleted if the
displayed target pressure is not reached after the
tire inflation pressure is corrected.
All wheels green
The system i
Welding In Reinforcement Plate (Steel Plate)
In the case of a partial replacement piece, a body component is cut at a
point described in the repair instructions.
A reinforcement plate is welded in to ensure sufficient strength.
Follow notes for welding steel parts.
NOTE: The following illustrations serve as general illustrations of
reinfor
