41 35 081 Removing And Installing Front Side Panel On Left

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Observe 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body components.

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
Partially loosen BUMPER TRIM on the side
Remove SEAL MOUNTING for engine compartment lid

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Panel Screws
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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).

Fig 2: Identifying Front Panel Sealant Applying Area

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Only vehicles with park assistant

Repair work in area (1) is not permitted.

Replace side wall.

Fig 3: Identifying Non-Repaired Area On Side Wall

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

Replace wheel arch trim (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Arch Trim

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