4105800 Releasing Bonded Folded Seam Connections

Fig 1: Identifying Bead Edge Area, Heating Area And Sealing Areas

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

• Remove area (1) of bead edge on wheel arch bend with a one-hand angle grinder and rough grinding wheel.
• Heat area (2) with hot air blower.
  CAUTION: Extract vapors and gases.
• Release connection flange with chisel.
• Grind adhesive residue (4) off wheel arch connection flange.
  CAUTION: Wear a grinding dust mask.
• Remove remnants of sealing material in area (3).