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BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Body / Side Frame And Door Pillars / Cover For Frame Side Member (Part Replacement Between A And B Pillar)

BMW 7 Series: Cover For Frame Side Member (Part Replacement Between A And B Pillar)

Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3.

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.

Following new body parts are required:

  1. B-pillar with entrance

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Fig. 251: Identifying B-Pillar With Entrance

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Fig. 252: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only for following severance cuts.

Measurement a = approx. 70 mm behind hole dia. 25 mm.

Dimension b = approx. 180 mm in front of 25 mm hole.

Open welded connections in areas (1) and (2).

Installation note: Mark new part in accordance with severance cuts on vehicle and cut.

Open welded connections of new part to suit the vehicle.

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATES at all severance cuts.

Set repair welding spots in area (1) on existing welding spots on vehicle. This is necessary because the adhesive between the spot flanges acts as an insulator.

Replacing Engine Support/Front Left Side Frame Connection (Front Left Wheel Arch Removed)

Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3.

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.

To remove engine support side frame connection

Following new body parts are required:

  1. Connection, wheel arch/entrance

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Fig. 253: Identifying Connection, Wheel Arch/Entrance

Open welded connections in areas (1).

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Fig. 254: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

View from below: Open welded connections in areas (1).

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Fig. 255: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

View from below: Open welded connections in areas (1).

Remove wheel arch/entrance connection.

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Fig. 256: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

New part preparation

Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove metal section (2).

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Fig. 257: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Metal Section

To install engine support side frame connection

Install and weld new parts.

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