41 21 540 Front Left Outer Door Pillar Section Replacement (Convertible)

Read contents of Body, general   .

For stripping and rigging operations, refer to information on BMW KSD CD (FR number 41 32 010).

Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific Procedure   .

Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.

Use only approved Spot-Welding Apparatus   for repairs!

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Necessary preliminary work:

• Remove front side panel 

Following new body parts are required:

• (1) Support carrier, wheel arch, outer
• (2) Door hinge, top left
• (3) A-pillar, outer
  Fig 1: Identifying Support Carrier, Door Hinge And A-Pillar

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Mark severance cut in accordance with specified measurement and cut.

Measurement a = approx. 130 mm from edge of rectangular hole.

Open weld joint in area (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Weld Joint Areas

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Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joint Areas

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Mark severance cut at top in accordance with specified measurement and cut.

Measurement a = approx. 175 mm from edge of cowl panel.

Severance cut (1) at bottom through 20 mm dia. bore hole.

Open weld joints in areas (2).

Installation: 

Weld in reinforcing panels  at all severance cuts.

Open weld joint in area (1).

Installation: 

Mark new part in accordance with severance cuts above and cut.

Fig 4: Identifying Weld Joint Areas

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Installation: 

Adjust new part to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.

MAG-weld hinge in area (1).

Fig 5: Identifying MAG-Weld Hinge Area

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