41 14 511 Replacing Complete Rear Left Wheel Arch (Rear Left Side Panel Removed)

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Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure , see 41 00... Spot-weld bonding steel parts .

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, see WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT !

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required (refer to BMW Electronic Parts Catalogue):

(1) Wheel arch, outer, rear
(2) Reinforcement, C-pillar, bottom
(3) Rear wheel arch
(4) Reinforcement, D-pillar, inner
(5) C-pillar reinforcement
(6) Shaped parts, wheel arch (not pictured)
(7) Shaped part, D-pillar, outer

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Wheel Arch, Reinforcement, Innerc-Pillar Reinforcement And Shaped Part

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Fig 2: Identifying Cut Mark Area

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Roughly cut C-pillar reinforcement along line (1).

Open weld joints in areas (2).

Remove sheet section.

Installation:

Replace both cavity acoustic baffles (3), see 41 00... Installing a cavity acoustic baffle (not expanded) .

Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joints Area

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.

Measurement a = 20 mm

Open weld joints in area (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Cut Mark Area And Weld Joints Area

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Weld Joints Area

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Roughly cut rear wheel arch along line (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Cut Rear Wheel Arch Along Line

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Roughly cut rear wheel arch along line (2).

Remove wheel arch section.

Fig 7: Identifying Weld Joints Area And Cut Rear Wheel Arch Along Line

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 8: Identifying Weld Joints Area

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View from vehicle interior:

Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 9: Identifying Weld Joints Area

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Roughly cut mounting for inertia reel unit along line (1).

Open weld joints in area (2).

Fig 10: Identifying Weld Joints Area (1 Of 2)

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Fig 11: Identifying Weld Joints Area (2 Of 2)

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Roughly cut C-pillar reinforcement along lines (1).

Open weld joints in areas (2).

Remove sheet sections.

Roughly cut wheel arch along line (1).

Open weld joints in area (2).

Fig 12: Identifying Weld Joints Area And Cut Wheel Arch Along Line

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.

Measurement a = approx. 70 mm from roof edge.

Open welding spot joints in areas (2).

Fig 13: Identifying Cut Mark Area And Weld Joints Area

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Installation:

Weld in reinforcement plate at severance cut, see 41 00... Welding in reinforcement plate (steel plate) .

Remove metal section (3).

Perform only severance cut (1) on new part.

Roughly mark severance cuts (1) and cut.

Open weld joints in areas (2).

Remove sheet section.

Fig 14: Identifying Weld Joints Area, Mark Severance Cuts And Metal Section

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Installation:

Replace cavity acoustic baffle (2), see 41 00... Installing a cavity acoustic baffle (not expanded) .

Fig 15: Identifying Weld Joints Area And Cavity Acoustic Baffle

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Roughly mark severance cuts (2) and cut.

Remove sheet sections.

Fig 16: Identifying Weld Joints Area And Mark Severance Cuts (1 Of 2)

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Fig 17: Identifying Weld Joints Area And Mark Severance Cuts (2 Of 2)

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Roughly cut D-pillar reinforcement along line (1).

Open weld joints in areas (2).

Remove remaining parts of wheel arch.

Installation:

Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffle (3), see 41 00... Installing a cavity acoustic baffle (expanded) .

Preparation of new part:

Mark new part (rear wheel arch outer half) in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm extra material and cut (1).

Weld new part in area (2) overlapping.

Fig 18: Identifying Cut Mark Area And Weld New Part Area

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Preparation of new part:

Open weld joints in area (1) and remove bulkhead plate.

Mark severance cut (2) in accordance with body and cut.

Fig 19: Identifying Cut Mark Area And Weld Joints Area

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Installation:

Weld new components in areas (1) additionally.

Fig 20: Identifying Weld New Components Areas

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Installation:

Weld new components in areas (1) additionally.

Fig 21: Identifying Weld New Components Areas

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Installation:

Weld new components in areas (1) additionally.
Adjust new components in conjunction with side panel to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.

Fig 22: Identifying Weld New Components Areas

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