Prepare New Part

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

Remove adhesive residue on the joining surfaces on the vehicle.
Remove sheet metal cutout (1) in such a way that it can be reused.
Make separating cut (2) on the new part according to the separating cut on the vehicle.
Release welded connections in areas (3).

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Release the welded connections in area (1) and remove sheet metal cutout (2).

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Bend sheet metal tab (1) approx. 180° to the other side.

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Release the corresponding welded connections and remove the reinforcement of A-pillar (1) from the new part combination.

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Adjust the new part using an alignment bracket or a universal fixture and secure it.
Prepare areas (1) and (2) for joining by welding.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: 41 00... Spot-weld bonding steel components

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In the area (2), observe the procedure for replacing spot-welded adhesive joints for standard production.
Prepare areas (1) and (2) for joining by welding.
In area (1), prepare an approx. 15 mm-long MAG weld seam with the help of the hole (arrow).

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: 41 00... Spot-weld bonding steel components
In the area (2), observe the procedure for replacing spot-welded adhesive joints for standard production.
To do this, prepare additional MAG plug weldings of the inside in area (2).

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Adjust section (1).
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: 41 00... Welding in reinforcement plates (sheet steel)
Prepare a reinforcement plate for separating cut (2).
Prepare separating cut (2), the reinforcement plate and areas (3) for joining by welding.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: 41 00... Spot-weld bonding steel components
Prepare areas (1) to (3) for joining by welding.
Observe the replacement procedure for standard production spot-welded adhesive joints in areas (2).
In area (3), note the bonded connections between the underlying panels!
As far as possible, prepare area (3) in such a way that the repair spot-welds can be set on the production spot-welds.

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Structural adhesive bonding .
Observe preparation of bonding surfaces.
For additional information see: 41 00... BMW bonding instructions
Prepare area (4) for steel on steel structural bonding.
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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