BMW 7 Series: Replacing Rear Cross Member On Luggage Compartment Floor (Tail
Panel Removed)
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STRIP DOWN VEHICLE
Observe new procedure for bonding and riveting (REPAIR STAGE 2).
Following new body parts are required:
- End of luggage compartment floor
Following consumables are required:
MATERIAL CHART


Fig. 349: Identifying End Of Luggage Compartment Floor
Removing cross member
Open welded connections in area (1) and remove cross member (2).

Fig. 350: Identifying Welded Connections Area
New part preparation
Adjust cross-member in combination with tail panel to fit and secure.
Drill 12 dia. 4.2 mm holes for blind rivets in area (1).
Remove new part again and deburr bore holes.

Fig. 351: Identifying Blind Rivets Area
Installing cross member
IMPORTANT: Do not grind new parts and body in area of bonding surfaces.
Clean all bonding surfaces on new part and on vehicle with cleaning agent R1.
Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.
Install cross member and secure with blind rivets After adhesive has hardened:
In the connection area of cross member to side member, fit 2 EMC SCREWS.
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NOTE: Owing to the different engine variants and equipment specifications,
not all the
components are taken into consideration.
The following list basically represents the removal sequence.
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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 pan
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WARNING: Danger of injury!
Laser radiation at headlight adjustment aid.
Do not look into the beam!
NOTE: The high-beam headlight must be adjusted to prevent dazzle in the
following
cases:
After removing and installing/replacing the headlight
After customer complaint regarding low-beam behavior
Important Control Units in the Interior Lighting System
The interior lighting on the F01/F02 is switched on and off by the footwell
module (FRM).
The roof function center (FZD) is responsible for the interior lighting
components in the passenger
compartment roof.
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