41 33 040 Replacing Front Left Or Right Side Wall Holder

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

General information:

Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 2 .

Following new body parts are required (refer to BMW ELECTRONIC PARTS CATALOGUE ):

Following CONSUMABLES are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Front Holder And Adhesive

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Removal of side wall holder (variant 1):

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

Fig 2: Identifying Holder And Welded Connections Areas

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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 Bore Holes And Bonding Surfaces

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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 Holder And Welded Connection Area

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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 Surface And 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.