41 33 040 Replacing Front Left Or Right Side Wall Holder

General information: 

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

• (1) Holder, side wall, front (variant 1)
• (2) Holder, side wall, front (variant 2)

Following CONSUMABLES  are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Front Side Wall Holder (Variant 1 And 2)

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Removal of side wall holder (variant 1): 

Release welded connections in areas (1) and remove holder (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Connections Areas And Holder

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Preparation of new part: 

Adjust new part in conjunction with side panel in front to fit.

In area of bonding surfaces (1), set 2 4.2 mm dia. bore holes (2) for blind rivetsN3.

Remove new part and deburr holes.

Fig 3: Identifying Bonding Surfaces And Blind Rivets Bore Diameter

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Installation of side wall holder: 

Clean all bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.

Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.

Install new part and rivet with blind rivets.

Removal of side wall holder (variant 2): 

Release welded connection in area (1) and remove holder (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Welded Connection Area And Holder

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Preparation of new part: 

Fit in new part.

In area of adhesive surface (1), drill a 4.2 mm dia. bore hole (2) for blind rivet N3.

Remove new part and deburr holes.

Fig 5: Identifying Adhesive Applying Area And Blind Rivet Bore Hole

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Installation of side wall holder: 

Clean all bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.

Apply adhesive to bonding surface.

Install new part and rivet with blind rivet.