41 35 081 Removing And Installing Front Side Panel On Left

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Observe 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body components.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SIDE REPEATER .
Remove wheel arch covers. See REMOVING WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) and REMOVING WHEEL ARCH COVER (REAR SECTION) .
Remove TRIM PANEL FOR COVER ON SIDE MEMBER .
Partially loosen BUMPER TRIM on the side.
Remove SEAL MOUNTING for engine compartment lid.

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Panel Screws

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Release screws.

Tightening torque 41 35 1AZ .

Tightening torque 41 35 2AZ .

Replacement

Apply additional sealant to inside of front panel in area (1). Apply to area (1) based on shape of side wall to be replaced.

Material: SEALANT D1 (sourcing reference via BMW Parts Department).

Fig 2: Identifying Sealant Applying Area On Front Panel

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Only vehicles with park assistant

Repair work in area (1) is not permitted.

Replace side wall.

Fig 3: Identifying Side Panel Work Repaired Area

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For replacement , only Japan national version, F10/F11:

Replace wheel arch trim (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Arch Trim

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