41 14 031 Replacing Front Right Wheel Arch Stripping Operations
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 BMW 550i GT, 2012 BMW 550i GT, 2011 BMW 550i GT, and 2010 BMW 550i GT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Owing to the different engine variants and equipment specifications, not all the components are taken into consideration.
The following list basically represents the removal sequence.
The following list basically represents the removal sequence.
- Disconnect negative battery cable (FR number: 61 20 900)
- Remove bumper trim (job number: 51 11 156
- Remove bumper support (job number: 51 11 050)
- Remove headlight (job number: 63 12 010)
- Remove radiator (job number: 17 11 000)
- Remove A/C system condenser (job number: 64 53 550)
- Remove and install charge air cooler (job number: 17 51 000)
- Remove hydraulic steering cooling coil (job number: 17 11 370)
- Remove intake silencer housing (job number: 41 35 111)
- Remove coolant expansion tank (job number: 17 11 100)
- Remove wheel arch cover (front section) (job number: 51 71 038)
- Remove wheel arch cover (rear section) (job number: 51 71 039)
- Front axle complete with engine and transmission (job number: 31 10 001)
- Remove engine compartment lid seal mounting (job number: 51 76 035)
- Remove engine compartment lid (job number 41 61 000)
- Remove engine compartment lid hinge on right (job number: 41 61050)
- Remove right side wall (job number: 41 35 055)
- Remove top right wishbone (job number: 31 12 003)
- Remove right suspension cross-brace (job number: 51 71 346)
- Remove bulkhead sound insulation
- Remove heating A/C system blower (job number: 64 11 213
- Remove air conditioning refrigerant lines.
- Release right wiring harness
- Partially release/remove thermal protection
Release grommet (1) from fan housing and lay wiring harness (2) to one side.
Installation note:
The sealant between grommet (1) and fan housing must be replaced!
Make sure rubber grommet (1) is correctly seated. (watertightness).