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:
- B-pillar with entrance
Fig. 251: Identifying B-Pillar With Entrance
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:
- Connection, wheel arch/entrance
Fig. 253: Identifying Connection, Wheel Arch/Entrance
Open welded connections in areas (1).
Fig. 254: Identifying Welded Connections Areas
View from below: Open welded connections in areas (1).
Fig. 255: Identifying Welded Connections Areas
View from below: Open welded connections in areas (1).
Remove wheel arch/entrance connection.
Fig. 256: Identifying Welded Connections Areas
New part preparation
Open welded connections in area (1).
Remove metal section (2).
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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Replacing Front Left Door Post (Front Side Panel Removed)
Procedure OBSERVE repair stage 3! Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Place vehicle on straightening bench.
Following new body par
Repairing Clips For Roof Strip
The following instructions describe the permanent repair gluing of clips
which were originally secured with T-pins.
The repair gluing at the same time protects the area of the torn-off T-pin
perman
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Lane Change Warning
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SENSOR FOR LANE CHANGE WARNING
(HC2 SENSOR) ON LEFT OR RIGHT
Necessary preliminary work
Remove REAR BUMPER TRIM
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unfasten screws (2).
Remove HC2 sensor (3).
Fig. 21: Identifying HC2 Sensor And Plug Connection With Screws
IMPORTAN
Replacing Front Left Or Right Coil Spring
Notes
IMPORTANT: Both coil springs on the relevant axle must be replaced only in
the event of
corrosion breakage!
The coil spring is allocated in the Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) under
the menu item "Spring table" after the
vehicle identification number has been entered and the relevant option
