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BMW 7 Series: Replacing Rear Cross Member On Luggage Compartment Floor (Tail Panel Removed)

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.

STRIP DOWN VEHICLE

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

Following new body parts are required:

  1. End of luggage compartment floor

Following consumables are required:

MATERIAL CHART

Body

Body
Fig. 349: Identifying End Of Luggage Compartment Floor

Removing cross member

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

Body
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.

Body
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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