41 11 028 Replacing Left Engine Carrier (Partial Replacement Before Front Axle)

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

The weight-reduced aluminum front end structure (GRAV) is used on this vehicle.

Observe specific procedure.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required :

• Partial section, engine carrier
• Repair element, top
• Repair element, bottom

The engine carrier partial section is supplied with longer bolts for the E60 and E61. The bolts do not have to be shortened.

Fig 1: Identifying Repair Element Top And Bottom

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Open riveted joints in areas (1).

Open EMC WELD SEAM  in area (1).

Installation: 

Carry out sectional repair.

• Drill through holes for rivets in areas (1).
• Use size 15 blind rivets (4 x).
  Fig 2: Identifying Riveted Joints Areas

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Use 4 EMC SCREWS  in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying 4 EMC Screws Areas

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement a and cut engine carrier completely.

Measurement a = approx. 38 mm from center of bore.

Fig 4: Identifying Severance Cut Mark In Accordance With Measurement A And Cut Engine Carrier Completely

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Preparation of new part: 

Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement a and cut completely.

Measurement a = approx. 115 mm from front wall mounting plate.

Installation: 

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

Drill holes for rivets only after expanding repair elements.

Bond  new part.

Rivet  new part.

Fig 5: Identifying Severance Cut Mark In Accordance With Measurement A And Cut Completely

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.