41 11 301 Replacing Cover For Longitudinal Member With Left Door Pillar (Partial Replacement B-Pillar)

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 7 other vehicles, including the 2014 BMW X6, 2013 BMW X6, 2012 BMW X6, 2011 BMW X6, and 2010 BMW X6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

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:

(1) B-pillar with entrance
(2) Shaped part, B-pillar, inner (not shown)

Fig 1: Identifying B-Pillar With Entrance

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Fig 2: Identifying Cut Mark Area

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer plate only for following severance cuts.

Measurement a = approx. 200 mm behind hole dia. 25 mm.

Measurement b = approx. 150 mm from roof edge.

Measurement c = approx. 80 mm below cut b.

Measurement d = approx. 200 mm from centerpoint of hole dia. 25 mm.

Open weld joints in areas (1) and (2).

Open adhesive bonds in areas (3).

Installation:

Cut out metal section (4) is needed again for sealing.

Weld in reinforcing panels at all severance cuts, see 41 00... Welding in reinforcement plate (steel plate) .

Bond and rivet new part in area (2), see 41 00... Bonding steel on steel .

Use Hemlock 813 blind rivet (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service picture board - Aluminum and steel/bonding and welding).

Double number of rivets with respect to welding spots in area (2).

Mark severance cut in accordance with specified measurement and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal plate only for following severance cut.
Measurement a = 190 mm from roof edge.

Installation:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Cut Mark Area

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: View from inside

Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Weld Joint Areas (1 Of 2)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Fig 5: Identifying Weld Joint Areas (2 Of 2)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation information:

Mark new part in accordance with severance cuts on vehicle and cut.

Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffle (1), see 41 00... Installing a cavity acoustic baffle (expanded) 41 00... Installing a cavity acoustic baffle (not expanded) .

Apply adhesive in areas (2), see 41 00... Bonding steel on steel .

Adjust new part to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.