41 21 510 Replacing Front Left Door Post (Front Side Panel Removed)

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Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific PROCEDURE .

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

Use only an approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs!

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

The following new parts are required:

(1) A-pillar, outer
(2) Carrier support, outer wheel arch section
(3) Reinforcement plate, sill

Fig 1: Identifying Outer A-Pillar, Out Wheel Arch Section Carrier Support, And Sill Reinforcement Plate
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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Weld Joints Area

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Mark severance cut in accordance with measurement "a" and cut carrier support.

measurement "a" = approx. 50 mm in front of bore dia. 20 mm.

Open welded connections in area (1).

Installation note:

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATE at severance cut.

Fig 3: Identifying Cutting Dimension And Welded Connections Area

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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified dimensions and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only for following severance cuts.
measurement "a" = 160 mm from roof edge.
measurement "b" = 80 mm below severance cut "a".
measurement "c" = approx. 150 mm before hole dia. 25 mm.
Open welded connections in areas (1) and (2).
Installation note:
Sheet panel (4) is needed again to seal cowl panel.
Apply window glass adhesive to cavity sealings (3). See INSTALLING CAVITY SEALING (EXPANDED) and INSTALLING CAVITY SEALING (NOT EXPANDED) .
BOND and rivet new part in area (2).
Use Hemlock 813 blind rivet (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Department picture board - Aluminium and steel/bonding and welding).
Double the number of rivets across from welding spots in the area (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Cutting Dimensions, Cavity Sealings, Welded Connection Areas, And Sheet Panel

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IMPORTANT: For the following severance cut, do not damage the slide/tilt sunroof water drain hose.

Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with specified dimension and cut.

measurement "a" = approx. 200 mm from roof edge.

Fig 5: Identifying Cutting Dimension

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Open bonded connection in areas (1).

Open welded connections in areas (2).

Feed out water drain hose for slide/tilt sunroof (3).

Installation note:

Do not weld new part in areas (2).

Make sure water drain hose is correctly fitted.

Fig 6: Identifying Welded Connection Areas, Bonded Connection Areas, And Water Drain Hose

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Preparation of new part:

Mark new part in accordance with severance cuts above and cut.

Installation note:

Adjust new part to fit with set of attachments or universal mount.

Weld in REINFORCING PANELS at all severance cuts.

Apply ADHESIVE in areas (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Adhesive Application Areas

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