BMW 7 Series: Replacing Rear Left Outer Wheel Arch Section (Rear Side Panel Removed)
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.
Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.
Following new body parts are required:
- Outer wheel arch section, rear
- Shaped part, entrance, outer (not shown)
Fig. 236: Identifying Outer Wheel Arch Section, Rear
Removal of outer wheel arch section
Cut wheel arch along line (1).
REPLACE CAVITY SEALING (2).
Fig. 237: Identifying Cavity Sealing And Wheel Arch Along Line
Cut wheel arch along line (1).
Remove section for outer wheel arch section.
Fig. 238: Identifying Wheel Arch Along Line
Installation note: Fit new part from below and weld in area (1) to overlap.
Fig. 239: Identifying New Part Weld Area
Preparation of new part
Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm extra material and cut.
Adjust new part in conjunction with side wall to fit.
Installation of outer wheel arch section
Install new part and weld.
REPLACING REAR RIGHT OUTER WHEEL ARCH SECTION (REAR SIDE PANEL REMOVED)
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific PROCEDURE.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.
Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.
Following new body parts are required:
- Outer wheel arch section, rear
- Shaped part, entrance, outer (not shown)
Fig. 240: Identifying Outer Wheel Arch Section, Rear
Removal of outer wheel arch section
Cut wheel arch along line (1).
REPLACE CAVITY SEALING (2).
Fig. 241: Identifying Cavity Sealing And Wheel Arch Along Line
Cut wheel arch along line (1).
OPEN spot-welded adhesive joints in area (2).
IMPORTANT: Severance cut in area (3) not permitted!
Remove section for outer wheel arch section.
Fig. 242: Identifying Wheel Arch Along Line And Spot-Welded Adhesive Joints
Area
Preparation of new part
Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm extra material and cut.
Installation of outer wheel arch section
Fit new part from below and adjust to fit in conjunction with side wall.
Weld new part.
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Stamping Vehicle Identification Number (Needle Stamping Unit)
Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION.
The needle stamping system 360 - VRM - BMW is required to stamp the vehicle
identification number.
Order number: 81 43 2 155 736
Sourcing reference:
BMW
Stripping Operations - Replacing Front Left Wheel Arch
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.
Disconn
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Other Flaps
Removing And Installing Flap For Fuel Filler Neck
NOTE: The illustration is a schematic representation and is to be applied
to the
relevant vehicle type.
Open fuel filler flap.
Lever out lock (2) and detach fuel filler flap (1) in direction of arrow.
Fig. 463: Detaching Fuel Filler Flap
REPLACING
Tire tread
Summer tires
Do not drive with a tire tread of less than
0.12 in/3 mm, otherwise there is an increased
risk of hydroplaning.
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread of less than
0.16 in/4 mm, as such tires are less suitable for
winter operation.
Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distribu
