BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Body / Side Panels
BMW 7 Series: Side Panels
- Cover For Side Member At Rear (Rear Side Panel Removed)
- Reinforcement Plate With Stud Bolt (Bonded)
- Replacing Left Rear Side Wall
- Replacing Outer Section Of Left Or Right Rear Wheel Housing (Side Panel Removed)
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Cover For Side Member At Rear (Rear Side Panel Removed)
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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
Reinforcement Plate With Stud Bolt (Bonded)
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 bonded in to ensure sufficient strength.
Reinforcement
Replacing Left Rear Side Wall
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STRIP DOWN VEHICLE
Observe new procedure for bonding and riveting (REPAIR STAGE 2).
Following new body parts are required:
Side frame, rear
Reinforcement plate, C-
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Rail (N63)
WARNING: Electric fuel pump starts up automatically when door is
opened!
Observe warning on cylinder head cover.
Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (risk of fire due to short
circuit on removal).
Carry out installation work on fuel system only with coolant temperature
below 40ºC.
IMPORTANT: We
Rear collision preparation
Concept
The system reacts to vehicles approaching from
behind.
General information
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind the vehicle.
When a vehicle approaches from the rear at a
certain speed, the system responds as follows:
Active Protection: when a collision seems to
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