41 32 031 Replace The A-Pillar On The Outside Left In The Area Of The Windscreen

Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.

IMPORTANT: Operations on pyrotechnical devices may only be carried out by authorized experts.
Improper, unauthorized operations may result in serious dangers.
Unauthorized persons are strictly prohibited from performing any operations on this system.

IMPORTANT: Follow all applicable GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove TRIM PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR .

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

- (1) A-pillar, outer

Removing the A-pillar in the area of the windscreen

IMPORTANT: For the exact procedure to perform the next operation, see repair instructions for removing and installing head airbag! Refer to 72 12 061 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD AIRBAG (VERSION WITH SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF) or 72 12 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD AIRBAG (without sunroof).
Loosen airbag at attachment point (1).

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Airbag must not be kinked or bent!

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NOTE: Use protective sleeve (1) to protect the airbag.
Check protective sleeve for damage prior to use.
A damaged protective sleeve must not be used!

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(2) Velcro fastener

(3) Loop

- BMW order number, protective sleeve:

81 47 2 159 578

Available via the applicable BMW workshop equipment catalogue.

Push the protective sleeve (1) onto the airbag up to just below the roofliner so that the airbag is completely covered.

Fasten protective sleeve with Velcro fastener (2).

Secure protective sleeve with airbag against kinking.

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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified dimensions and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only for following severance cuts.
Dimensions a = approx. 150 mm from roof edge.
Dimension b = approx. 380 mm below severance cut a.
Open welded connections in areas (1).
Release and remove partial section of A-pillar from cavity sealing (2).

New part preparation

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

Prepare REINFORCEMENT PLATES at severance cuts.

Installing the A-pillar in the area of the windscreen

Apply sealing compound to CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE .

Install and weld new parts and reinforcement plates.

After completing welding work:

Check airbag in area of protective sleeve for damage, replace if necessary: Refer to 72 12 061 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD AIRBAG (VERSION WITH SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF) and 72 12 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD AIRBAG