Removing Side Wall

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 18 other vehicles, including the 2015 BMW Alpina B7L xDrive, 2015 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive, 2015 BMW 750i xDrive, 2015 BMW 750Li xDrive, and 2015 BMW 740Li xDrive. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Cavity Sealing, Welded Connections Areas And Folded Bonded Connection Area

G08511146

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified dimensions and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only.

Compare position of severance cuts with REINFORCEMENT PLATES .

Dimension a = approx. 200 mm from center point of 25 mm dia. hole

Dimension b = approx. 115 mm from roof edge.

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Open spot-welded adhesive joints in area (2)

Open FOLDED BONDED CONNECTION in area (3).

Loosen side wall of cavity sealing (4).

NOTE: In addition to the dimensions, the position of the separating cut can be determined using a TEMPLATE (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Template

G08511147

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Open welded connections in areas (1) and (2).

IMPORTANT: In areas (2), the welding spots must be released from the side wall.

Take off side panel.

Fig 3: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

G08511148

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Open welded connections in area (1).

Release bonded joint (2).

Remove lock striker reinforcement.

Fig 4: Identifying Welded Connections Areas And Bonded Joint

G08511149

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.