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BMW 7 Series: 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 new body parts are required:

  1. Outer wheel arch section, rear
  1. Shaped part, entrance, outer (not shown)

Body
Fig. 236: Identifying Outer Wheel Arch Section, Rear

Removal of outer wheel arch section

Cut wheel arch along line (1).

REPLACE CAVITY SEALING (2).

Body
Fig. 237: Identifying Cavity Sealing And Wheel Arch Along Line

Cut wheel arch along line (1).

Remove section for outer wheel arch section.

Body
Fig. 238: Identifying Wheel Arch Along Line

Installation note: Fit new part from below and weld in area (1) to overlap.

Body
Fig. 239: Identifying New Part Weld Area

Preparation of new part

Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm extra material and cut.

Adjust new part in conjunction with side wall to fit.

Installation of outer wheel arch section

Install new part and weld.

REPLACING REAR RIGHT OUTER WHEEL ARCH SECTION (REAR 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 dust.

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.

Following new body parts are required:

  1. Outer wheel arch section, rear
  1. Shaped part, entrance, outer (not shown)

Body
Fig. 240: Identifying Outer Wheel Arch Section, Rear

Removal of outer wheel arch section

Cut wheel arch along line (1).

REPLACE CAVITY SEALING (2).

Body
Fig. 241: Identifying Cavity Sealing And Wheel Arch Along Line

Cut wheel arch along line (1).

OPEN spot-welded adhesive joints in area (2).

IMPORTANT: Severance cut in area (3) not permitted!

Remove section for outer wheel arch section.

Body
Fig. 242: Identifying Wheel Arch Along Line And Spot-Welded Adhesive Joints Area

Preparation of new part

Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm extra material and cut.

Installation of outer wheel arch section

Fit new part from below and adjust to fit in conjunction with side wall.

Weld new part.

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