BMW 7 Series: 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 panel part)

Removal

Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig. 357: Identifying Weld Joints Area

View from below: Open weld joint (1).

Fig. 358: Identifying Weld Joint

View from inside: Open weld joint (1).

Remove side member cover.

Fig. 359: Identifying Weld Joint

Preparation of new part

Detach side wall.

Open welded connections in area (1) and remove side member cover (2).

Fig. 360: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Side Member Cover

Installation

Install new part and weld.

NOTE: Apply repair welding spots in area of sill bottom edge to existing welding spots on new component/car. This is necessary because the adhesive between the spot flanges acts as an insulator.

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