41 33 040 Replacing Front Left Or Right Side Wall Holder

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: Read contents of BODY, GENERAL and observe relevant procedures.
Side wall removed.
Transfer the systematic diagram onto the respective holder version.

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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Material	Quantity
Adhesive K5a	1
Blind rivets N3	2
Cleaning agent R1	1

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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IMPORTANT: Do not grind bonding surfaces down or off.

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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IMPORTANT: Do not grind bonding surfaces down or off.

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.