41 35 081 Removing And Installing Front Side Panel On Left

Observe 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove SIDE REPEATER .
• Remove wheel arch covers. See 51 71 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) or 51 71 039 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (REAR SECTION) .
• Remove trim panel for cover on side member. See 51 71 447 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE MEMBER .
• Partially loosen BUMPER TRIM on the side
• Remove seal mounting for engine compartment lid. See 51 76 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID SEAL LOCATOR .
  Fig 1: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid Mounting Screws

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws.

Tightening torque 41 35 1AZ .

Tightening torque 41 35 2AZ .

Replacement 

Apply additional sealant to inside of front panel in area (1). Apply to area (1) based on shape of side wall to be replaced.

Material: SEALANT D1  (sourcing reference via BMW Parts Department).

Only vehicles with park assistant:

Repair work in area (1) is not permitted.

Replace side wall.

For replacement, only Japan national version, F10/F11:

Replace wheel arch trim (1).