Preparation Of New Part

Cut new part (1) in accordance with cut on vehicle and if necessary adjust to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.

Fig 1: Identifying Cutting Position

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Make reinforcement plate (1) from trim of new part (2).

Length of reinforcement plate is 80 mm.

Fig 2: Identifying Reinforcement Plate And New Part Trim Plate

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Slide reinforcement plate (1) halfway into component on body and fasten with 2 self-tapping screws (2).

Fig 3: Sliding Reinforcement Plate Half-Way Into Body Component

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Adjust new part (1) to fit and set 4.3 mm dia. bore holes (2).

Remove new part again.

Release self-tapping screws (3).

Remove reinforcement plate.

Drill out bore holes (3) for screws to 4.3 mm dia.

Deburr all bore holes.

Fig 4: Identifying Bore Drilling Position

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

IMPORTANT: Do not grind new part and body in area of bonding surfaces.