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)
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
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
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
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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Replacing Left Control Sensor (N63)
Notes
WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
Check function of DME control unit
Switch off ignition
Remove AIR FILTER HOUSING
Unlock plug connection and detach.
Unclip control sensor cable at retaining clips.
Release control se
Removing Plastic Bush/Metal Bush
Release countersunk metal screws (1).
Fig. 86: Identifying Countersunk Metal Screws
Lever out plastic bush/metal bush (1) with a screwdriver.
Fig. 87: Removing Plastic Bush/Metal Bush With Screwdriver
REMOVING REAR SUPPORTS AND BRACKET
Release screws (1) and remove rear support (2) from bracket (3
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