BMW 7 Series: Replacing Rear Cross Member On Luggage Compartment Floor (Tail
Panel Removed)
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STRIP DOWN VEHICLE
Observe new procedure for bonding and riveting (REPAIR STAGE 2).
Following new body parts are required:
- End of luggage compartment floor
Following consumables are required:
MATERIAL CHART


Fig. 349: Identifying End Of Luggage Compartment Floor
Removing cross member
Open welded connections in area (1) and remove cross member (2).

Fig. 350: Identifying Welded Connections Area
New part preparation
Adjust cross-member in combination with tail panel to fit and secure.
Drill 12 dia. 4.2 mm holes for blind rivets in area (1).
Remove new part again and deburr bore holes.

Fig. 351: Identifying Blind Rivets Area
Installing cross member
IMPORTANT: Do not grind new parts and body in area of bonding surfaces.
Clean all bonding surfaces on new part and on vehicle with cleaning agent R1.
Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.
Install cross member and secure with blind rivets After adhesive has hardened:
In the connection area of cross member to side member, fit 2 EMC SCREWS.
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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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Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.
The following new bodywork parts are required:
Cover, side member, rear (component is included on new side pan
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Spindle MW
Note: (Spindle with nut) For device 33 0 000, for removing and installing
rubber mounts of rear axle support
mounting.
Storage Location
C25
B25
SI number
01 18 08 (482)
Consisting of:
Fig. 37: Identifying Spindle (330050)
1 = 0496523 Spindle
NOTE: (Spindle M18x1.5, length 365 mm)
2 = 04
History
Rear Seat Entertainment - E65
The rear seat entertainment system in the E65/E66 featured a folding rear
display with a screen diagonal of 6.5"
and a resolution of 400 x 240 pixels. The display was driven by the MOST control
unit -rear display SG-FD. It
converted the analog RGB signals into