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:
- Outer wheel arch section, rear
- Shaped part, entrance, outer (not shown)
Fig. 236: Identifying Outer Wheel Arch Section, Rear
Removal of outer wheel arch section
Cut wheel arch along line (1).
REPLACE CAVITY SEALING (2).
Fig. 237: Identifying Cavity Sealing And Wheel Arch Along Line
Cut wheel arch along line (1).
Remove section for outer wheel arch section.
Fig. 238: Identifying Wheel Arch Along Line
Installation note: Fit new part from below and weld in area (1) to overlap.
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:
- Outer wheel arch section, rear
- Shaped part, entrance, outer (not shown)
Fig. 240: Identifying Outer Wheel Arch Section, Rear
Removal of outer wheel arch section
Cut wheel arch along line (1).
REPLACE CAVITY SEALING (2).
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.
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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Stamping Vehicle Identification Number (Needle Stamping Unit)
Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION.
The needle stamping system 360 - VRM - BMW is required to stamp the vehicle
identification number.
Order number: 81 43 2 155 736
Sourcing reference:
BMW
Stripping Operations - Replacing Front Left Wheel Arch
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.
Disconn
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Microfilter
Overview Of Heater - A/C System Components
Fig. 148: Overview Of Heater And A/C System Components
Condenser for air conditioner
Drier insert for air conditioner
Independent heater and attachment parts
Water valve
Heater - A/C system and attachment parts
Fan and attachment parts
Compressor
Removing And Installing/Renewing Evaporator
Notes
NOTE: Non-coated evaporators were installed in connection with ozone
generator on
vehicles built before 09/2010.
A coated evaporators without an ozone generator is installed on vehicles built
after 09/2010.
The evaporators must not be confused!
Refer to EPC for part number!
Necessary prelimi
