41 14 020 Replacing Front Left Wheel Arch: Notes

Note the special vehicle identification number procedure when replacing the front right wheel arch (order the new body part with the vehicle identification number, if necessary)!

These instructions are only applicable the first time the wheel arch is replaced! Repeated replacement is only permitted after consultation with and release by BMW. Should you have any questions, please contact the country-specific Hotline.

If the wheel arch has not yet been replaced, this can be recognized from the punch rivets (1) fitted at the factory.

If replacing the wheel arch, replace the punch rivets with blind rivets (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Punch Rivets And Blind Rivets

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Observe procedure of REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Read relevant service information under BODY .

Strip down vehicle. See STRIPPING OPERATIONS - FRONT LEFT WHEEL ARCH  or STRIPPING OPERATIONS - FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH .

Steel-aluminium composite construction is used on the vehicle. Observe specific procedure. See BONDING ALUMINIUM ON STEEL  or OPENING RIVET CONNECTIONS .

Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure. See SPOT-WELD BONDING STEEL COMPONENTS  and OPENING ADHESIVE BONDS .

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING EQUIPMENT  for repairs!

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

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

• (1) Wheel arch, front
• (2) Connection, side frame, rear

Following CONSUMABLES  are required:

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Arch And Side Frame Connection

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