BMW 7 Series: Replacing Luggage Compartment Floor, Left Section (Tail Panel Or Side Wall Removed)

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.

STRIP DOWN VEHICLE

NOTE: Observe new procedure for bonding and riveting (REPAIR STAGE 2).

Following new body parts are required:

1. Luggage compartment floor, left Following CONSUMABLES are required:

MATERIAL CHART

Fig. 170: Identifying Left Luggage Compartment Floor

Removal of luggage compartment floor

For purposes of clarity, graphic shows most of the tail panel removed.

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig. 171: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Luggage Compartment Floor

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig. 172: Identifying Welded Connections Area

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig. 173: Identifying Welded Connections Area

Separate welded connections in area (1) from inside.

Remove the luggage compartment floor.

Fig. 174: Identifying Welded Connections Area

New part preparation

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig. 175: Identifying Welded Connections Area

Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove metal section (2).

Fig. 176: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Metal Section

Adjust and secure the luggage compartment floor (1).

Set 5 4.2 mm dia. bore holes in area (2).

Fig. 177: Identifying Luggage Compartment Floor And Bore Holes Area

Set 3 4.2 mm dia. bore holes in area (1).

Fig. 178: Identifying Bore Holes Area

Set 11 4.2 mm dia. bore holes in area (1).

Fig. 179: Identifying Bore Holes Area

Set six 4.2 mm dia. bore holes in area (1).

Remove new parts and deburr bore holes.

Fig. 180: Identifying Bore Holes Area

IMPORTANT: Do not grind new part and body in area of bonding surfaces.

Installation of luggage compartment floor

Clean all bonding surfaces on new part and on vehicle with cleaning agent R1.

Apply adhesive on all bonding and riveting surfaces.

Install new part and rivet with blind rivets.

When installing the new part, make sure that all bonding surfaces have sufficient adhesive.

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