41 21 510 Replacing Front Left Door Pillar (Front Side Panel Removed): Notes

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Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure See 41 00... SPOT-WELD BONDING STEEL COMPONENTS or 41 00... OPENING ADHESIVE BONDS .

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!

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required:

(1) A-pillar, outer
(2) Support carrier, wheel arch, outer
(3) Shaped parts (not pictured)

Fig 1: Identifying Outer A-Pillar And Outer Wheel Arch Support Carrier
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Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Weld Joints Area
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Mark severance cut in accordance with measurement a and cut support carrier.

Measurement a = approx. 50 mm in front of bore dia. 20 mm.

Open weld joints in area (1).

Installation:

Weld in reinforcement plate(s) at severance cut.

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joint Areas

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Fig 4: Identifying Roof Edge, Severance Cut And Hole Dimension

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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer plate only for following severance cuts.
Measurement a = 160 mm from roof edge.
Measurement b = 80 mm below severance cut a.
Measurement c = approx. 150 mm before hole dia. 25 mm.
Open weld joints in areas (1) and (2).
Installation:
Sheet panel (4) is needed again to seal cowl.
Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffles See 41 00... INSTALLING A CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (EXPANDED) or 41 00... INSTALLING A CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (NOT EXPANDED) (3).
BOND and rivet new part in area (2).
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).

IMPORTANT: For following severance cut, do not damage sunroof water drain hose.

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

Measurement a = approx. 200 mm from roof edge.

Fig 5: Identifying Severance Cut Dimension

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Open adhesive bonds in areas (1).

Open weld joints in areas (2).

Feed out water drain hose for sliding sunroof (3).

Installation:

Do not weld new part in areas (2).

Make sure water drain hose is correctly seated.

Fig 6: Identifying Sliding Sunroof, Adhesive Bonds And Weld Joint Areas

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