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

Procedure OBSERVE  repair stage 3!

Read relevant service information under BODY .

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

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS  for repairs.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

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

• (1) A-pillar, outer
• (2) Connection, side frame
• (3) Shaped part, carrier support, wheel arch, front (not shown)
• (4) Shaped part, carrier support, wheel arch (not shown)

Following CONSUMABLES  are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Outer A-Pillar And Side Frame Connection

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