41 21 201 Replace B-Pillar With Reinforcement On Left

IMPORTANT: Observe procedure of REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs!

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

The following new body parts are required (see the applicable BMW parts catalogue):

(1) Side frame, outer
(2) Middle side frame
(3) Inner side member
Shaped part B-pillar, outer front
Shaped part B-pillar, outer rear

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Removal:

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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified dimensions and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only for following severance cuts.

Dimension a = approx. 90 mm after centerpoint of 20 mm dia. hole.

Dimension b = approx. 90 mm before centerpoint of 20 mm dia. hole.

Dimension c = approx. 160 mm from edge of roof frame.

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Release B-pillar from cavity sealings (2) and remove.

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Mark severance cut (1) as shown and carry out.

Measurement a = approx. 20 mm from component edge.

Release side sill section (2) from cavity sealings (3) and remove.

Remove cavity sealings (3).

Installation note:

The side sill section (2) can be reused if it is not damaged. For severance cut (1), prepare REINFORCEMENT PLATES .

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Mark severance cut in accordance with dimension and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut the outer panel only in the subsequent cut.

Dimension a = approx. 40 mm below previous severance cut.

Open welded connections in areas (1) and remove B-pillar reinforcement.

Preparation of new part:

Mark severance cuts on new parts in accordance with severance cuts on vehicle and cut.

Prepare REINFORCEMENT PLATES at severance cuts.

Section of inner side member:

Mark severance cut on new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle +15 mm for extra material and cut.

Adjust new parts and reinforcements plates with alignment bracket or universal mount.

NOTE: When fitting the B-pillar reinforcement new part, the panel thickness of the missing B-pillar outer skin must be taken into consideration depending on the straightening system manufacturer.

Installation:

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Install B-pillar reinforcement and reinforcement plate with alignment bracket or universal fixture and weld in areas (1).

NOTE: When installing the B-pillar reinforcement new part, the panel thickness of the missing B-pillar outer skin must be taken into consideration depending on the straightening system manufacturer.

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Apply sealant to CAVITY SEALINGS (1).

Install new part and reinforcement plate and weld (2).

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Install side sill section and weld in area (1).

(2) Severance cut on the vehicle