41 11 301 Replacing Cover For Longitudinal Member With Left Door Pillar (Partial Replacement 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 INSTRUCTIONS for handling with 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.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

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

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

Fig 1: Identifying Body B-Pillar
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Removal of the outside wheel arch:

Fig 2: Identifying Weld Joints Areas, Adhesive Bonds Areas And Metal Section

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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. 200 mm behind hole dia. 25 mm.
Measurement b = approx. 150 mm from roof edge.
Measurement c = approx. 80 mm below cut b.
Measurement d = approx. 200 mm from center point of hole dia. 25 mm.
Open weld joints in areas (1) and (2).
Open adhesive bonds in areas (3).

Installation note:

Cut out metal section (4) is needed again for sealing.

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 Service picture board - Aluminium and steel/bonding and welding).

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

Mark severance cut in accordance with specified measurement and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal plate only for following severance cut.

Measurement a = 190 mm from roof edge.

Installation note:

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATE at severance cut.

Fig 3: Identifying Measurement From Roof Edge

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NOTE: View from inside

Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Weld Joints Area

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New part preparation:

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

Installation of outside wheel arch:

Fig 5: Identifying Cavity Sealing And Adhesive K1 Areas

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Apply sealing compound to cavity sealing (1). See INSTALLING A CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (EXPANDED) or INSTALLING A CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (NOT EXPANDED) .

Apply ADHESIVE K1 in areas (2).

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