Removing The Rear Left Side Panel
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- Mark the separating cut (1) on the C-pillar according to the dimensions and cut. Disconnect only the outer panel.
Dimension a = 115 mm from the corner of the roof outer skin.
- Compare position of severance cut with reinforcement plate.NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: SEPARATING CUT DETERMINATION WITH A TEMPLATE REP-REP-RAGRP41-4105601 - V.25 (M5 2018-2022, M5 Competition 2019-2022, M5 CS 2022) . - Determine position of the severance cut in addition to the dimensions with the aid of a template (1).
- Mark the separating cut (1) on the door sill according to dimensions and disconnect. Disconnect only the outer panel.
Dimension = 20 mm from the center of the hole with 20 mm diameter.
- Compare position of severance cut with reinforcement plate.NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: OPENING BONDED CONNECTIONS REP-ALG-RAGRP41-4105702 - V.3 (M5 2018-2022, M5 Competition 2019-2022, M5 CS 2022) .NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: OPENING BONDED CONNECTIONS REP-ALG-RAGRP41-4105702 - V.3 (M5 2018-2022, M5 Competition 2019-2022, M5 CS 2022) . - Release welded connections in areas (1).
- Release the spot-welded adhesive joints in area (2).
- Release folded bonded joints in area (3).
- Release the side panel from the cavity sealings (4).
- Release welded connections in areas (1).
- Open welded connections in area (1). Remove side wall.
- Open welded connections in area (1).
- Release bonded joint (2).
- Remove lock striker reinforcement.