Prepare New Part

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 and make the separating cuts on the new part in accordance with the separating cuts on the vehicle.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: 41 00... Reinforcement plate with stud bolt (glued or welded)
At the separating cuts, prepare the reinforcement plates for the welded connection and the bonded connection.
Adapt reinforcement plate (1) and the new part to the separating cut (2) on the C-pillar.
Prepare separating cut (1) and reinforcement plate (2) for joining by welding.

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Prepare separating cut (1) and reinforcement plate (2) for joining using the bonded rivet method.

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Prepare separating cut (1) and reinforcement plate (2) for joining using the bonded rivet method.

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In areas (1) and (2): Make bores of Ø 4.2 mm for the blind rivets.

Area	Number of bores
1	8
2	1

In areas (3) and (4), prepare for joining using the bonded rivet method (punch rivets).

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In areas (1) to (3): Make bores of Ø 4.2 mm for the blind rivets.

Area	Number of bores
1	5
2	3
3	1

Prepare the area (4) for joining by the bonded rivet method (with punch rivets).
Prepare area (1) for joining using the bonded rivet method (punch rivets).

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Prepare areas (1) for joining by welding.
Prepare areas (2) for joining using the bonded rivet method (punch rivets).
Prepare area (3) for the bonded rivet method (beading).
Remove new part and deburr holes.

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