Removal of outer wheel arch section

The following new body parts are required (refer to BMW Electronic Parts Catalogue):

• (1) Outer wheel arch section, rear
• (2) C-pillar reinforcement
• (3) Shaped parts, entrance (not pictured)
  Fig 1: Identifying Outer Wheel Arch Section And C-Pillar Reinforcement

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.

Measurement a = approx. 30 mm from center point of 14 mm dia. hole.

Open welded connections in areas (2).

Fold sheet section (3) forwards and open weld joints in area (4).

Open rivet joints in area (5).

Remove sheet section.

Installation note:

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATE  at severance cut.

Replace both CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLES  (6).

No rivet connection in area (5). Weld new part.

Fig 2: Identifying Outer Wheel Arch Sections

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Open spot-weld bonded joints in area (1)

Open welded connections in area (2).

Remove outer section of wheel arch.

Fig 3: Identifying Spot-Weld Bonded Joints Area And Welded Connections Area

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Preparation of new part: 

Mark severance cut on C-pillar reinforcement and cut.

Adjust new parts in conjunction with side panel to fit.