Preparing New Parts

Preparing the left side member

Position the new parts and prepare for welding in areas (1).

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Adjust new parts to fit with alignment bracket or universal fixture and secure.
Prepare the new parts for welding in the areas (1).

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Adjust the new parts and prepare for welding in areas (1).

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Prepare the new parts for welding in the areas (1).

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Prepare the new parts for welding in the area (1).

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Preparing new parts, left side luggage compartment floor

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Adhesive technology in the area of the outer skin (not for structural adhesion):
The bonding surfaces of the new parts may not sharpened or ground.
For more information see: 41 00... BMW bonding instructions

Mark the separating cut (1) on the new part according to the separating cut (2) on the vehicle + 20 mm added material and cut.

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Adjust the luggage compartment floor and secure.
In areas (1) and (2), prepare for joining using the bonded rivet method.

In areas (1) and (2), make 8 bores of Ø 4.2 mm for blind rivets.

Area	Number
1	5
2	3

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NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.

Prepare area (1) for joining by glue rivet method.
In area (1), make 6 bores of Ø 4.2 mm for blind rivets.

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Prepare areas (1) and (2) for joining using the bonded rivet method.
In area (1), make a bore of Ø 4.2 mm for a blind rivet.
Remove new component. Deburr bores.

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Replacing the coarse thread bolt and threaded weld bolts (steel surface)

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

Renew the coarse thread bolt (1) and the threaded weld bolt (2).
Parts: Coarse thread bolt, threaded weld bolt

Take the number and position from the component to be replaced or the add-ons.
Weld the coarse thread bolt (1) and threaded weld bolt (2) onto the new part.

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Check ground pins and replace if necessary

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

Check the ground pins (1) for stability and renew if necessary.

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Preparing center luggage compartment floor

Adjust the new parts in combination with the tail panel to fit and secure.
Prepare area (1) for joining using welding.

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NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.
Prepare area (1) for joining using welding.

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Prepare area (1) for joining using welding.

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Prepare area (1) for joining using welding.

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Prepare areas (1) and (2) for joining using welding.

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Replacing the coarse thread bolt and threaded weld bolts (steel surface)

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

Renew the coarse thread bolt (1) and the threaded weld bolt (2).
Parts: Coarse thread bolt, threaded weld bolt

Take the number and position from the component to be replaced or the add-ons.
Weld the coarse thread bolt (1) and threaded weld bolt (2) onto the new part.

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Check ground pins and replace if necessary

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

Check the ground pins (1) for stability and renew if necessary.

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