41 11 311 Replacing Entrance For Door Front Left

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Read contents of 41 00... 0 CONTENTS OF BODY, GENERAL .

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

Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure. See 41 00... SPOT-WELD BONDING STEEL COMPONENTS .

Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs. See 41 00... WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT (BMW AND MINI VEHICLES) .

Following new body parts are required (see 41 00... OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES ):

(1) Side frame, outer

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Side Frame
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Remove entrance

Fig 2: Identifying Mark Severance Cuts And Welded Connections Areas

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IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only for following severance cuts.
Mark and cut severance cuts (1) through Ø 20 mm holes.
Open spot-welded adhesive joints in area (2). See 41 00... OPENING BONDED CONNECTIONS .
Open welded connections in areas (3).

New part preparation

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

Prepare reinforcement plates at severance cuts. See 41 00... WELDING IN REINFORCEMENT PLATE (SHEET STEEL) .

Installation of entrance

Fit new part with reinforcement plates and weld.