Preparing New Part

Mark and carry out a separating cut on the new part of the outer wheel arch section as per the separating cut on the vehicle and add 15 mm of material to this separating cut.
Remove adhesive residue on the vehicle flange surfaces.
Adjust new part inner wheel arch section.
Prepare the new part for joining by welding in these areas (1) .
In this process, keep a sufficient distance to the adhesive areas (2) .

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: 41 00... Spot-weld bonding steel components
Prepare the new part for joining by welding in these areas (1) .
In this process, keep a sufficient distance to the adhesive areas (2) .

Observe the procedures for the replacement of spot-welded adhesive joints.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Structural adhesive bonding.
Observe preparation of bonding surfaces.
For additional information see: 41 00... BMW bonding instructions
Prepare the areas (2) for joining by bonded rivet connection.
Transfer the holes for the punch rivets that were opened during the removal to the new part and drill out with Ø 5.0 mm.
Prepare the new part for joining by welding in these areas (1) .

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Adjust new part C-pillar reinforcement (2) and prepare in area (1) for joining by welding.

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Adjust new part C-pillar support (1) and prepare in the areas (2) for joining by welding.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Structural adhesive bonding.
Observe preparation of bonding surfaces.
For additional information see: 41 00... BMW bonding instructions
Prepare this area (2) for structural adhesive bonding between steel and Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP).

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Adjust new part C-pillar reinforcement (3) .
Do not prepare for riveting in this area (1) .
Prepare for riveting in this area (2) .
Transfer the holes for the blind rivets and drill with Ø 5.0 mm.

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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