41 35 401 Rear Left Side Panel Replacement (Partial Replacement, Door Opening)

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle.

Observe relevant procedures in BODY, GENERAL .

Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs!

Following new body parts are required:

1. Side panel, rear
2. Attachment, entrance, outer
3. Shaped part, entrance, rear (not shown)

Fig 1: Identifying Attachment, Entrance, Outer

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Mark severance cut (1) at outer entrance attachment (2) in accordance with measurement a and cut.

Measurement a = approx. 60 mm behind hole dia. 15 mm.

Open weld joints on outer entrance attachment (2) and remove component.

Installation: 

Weld in reinforcement plate at severance cut (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Severance Cut Mark At Outer Entrance Attachment In Accordance With Measurement A And Cut

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Fig 3: Identifying Severance Cuts Mark In Accordance With Specified Measurements And Cut

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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.

Distance a = approx. 150 mm behind bore dia. 6 mm.

Measurement b = approx. 120 mm from middle of lower lock striker screw point.

Open weld joints in areas (1) and (3).

Installation information: 

• Weld in reinforcement plates at severance cuts.
• Bond  and rivet new part in area (3).

Use Hemlock 813 blind rivet (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service picture board - Aluminium and steel/bonding and welding).

Double number of rivets with respect to welding spots in area (3).

Installation information: 

Apply adhesive in areas (1).

Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffle (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Cavity Acoustic Baffle

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