41 11 150 Cover For Frame Side Member (Part Replacement Between A And B Pillar)

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WARNING: High-voltage system - danger to life!

WARNING: The following points must be strictly observed prior to starting work :

DE-ENERGIZE THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM
Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for handling hybrid cars

Read contents of BODY .

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

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.

Following new body parts are required (refer to ELECTRONIC PARTS CATALOGUE ):

(1) B-pillar with entrance
(2) Shaped part, entrance, outer (not shown)

Fig 1: Identifying Body B-Pillar
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Fig 2: Identifying Welded Connections Areas And Bonded Connections Areas

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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer plate only for following severance cuts.
Measurement a = approx. 50 mm behind hole dia. 25 mm.
Measurement b = approx. 250 mm before hole dia. 20 mm.
Open welded connections in areas (1) and (2).
Open bonded connections in areas (3). Open one welding spot in each case.

Installation note:

Mark new part in accordance with severance cuts on vehicle and cut.

Apply sealant to cavity sealing (4). See INSTALLING A CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (EXPANDED) or INSTALLING A CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (NOT EXPANDED) .

Apply ADHESIVE K1 in areas (3). Welding spots omitted in areas (3).

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATES at all severance cuts.

BOND and rivet new part in area (2).

Use Hemlock 813 blind rivet (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Department picture board - Aluminium and steel/bonding and welding).

Double number of rivets with respect to welding spots in area (2).