New Parts Required

Precondition

Battery charger is disconnected.
Trunk lid is open.
Ignition is switched off.
Vehicle has gone to sleep (rest state).

WARNING: High-voltage system.
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!

All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trained and technically experienced personnel.
For additional information see:
61 00... Safety instructions on handling hybrid cars
For additional information see:
61 25... Notes on repair of high-voltage battery unit

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: 41 00... Contents of Body, General

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Observe the procedure for repair stage 3.
For additional information see: 41 00... Repair method for repair stage 3

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For the stripping and rebuilding operations, refer to the texts in the Commercial Service Data. See the FRU number.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: 41 00... Spot-weld bonding steel components

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Use only approved spot welder for repair.
For additional information see: 41 00... Workshop equipment

Preliminary work

Refer to DE-ENERGIZE THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM .
Refer to CHECK THAT NO VOLTAGE IS APPLIED .

Prepare the following new parts (see Electronic Parts Catalog [EPC]):
A-pillar, outer part (1)

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: 41 00... Overview of consumables in Electronic Parts Catalog
Supply the following consumables:

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Material	Quantity
Adhesive K5a	1
Cleaning agent R1	1
Cleaning agent R2	1
T-bolt	5
Cavity protection remover
Sealant D1