BMW 7 Series: 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 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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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-
Replacing Outer Section Of Left Or Right Rear Wheel Housing (Side
Panel Removed)
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Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure See
SPOT-WELD BONDING
STEEL PARTS.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area
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Removing And Replacing The Catalytic Converter Cylinder 1-4 (N63)
WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER.
REMOVE BOTH INTAKE SILENCER HOUSINGS.
Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Remove both control sensors.
Remove both monitoring sensors.
Picture shows the left side,
System Overview
Input/output slide/tilt sunroof
Fig. 31: Slide/Tilt Sunroof Input/Output Diagram
COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION CHART
Footwell module FRM
Door contacts (4x) in the vehicle doors
Driver's door lock barrel
Wheel speed sensor
Dynamic stability control
Junction Box electronics JB PT-CAN Powertrain CAN
