4112560 Replacing Luggage Compartment Floor (Complete With Both Inner Wheel Arch Sections, Tail Panel Removed): Notes

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Read general service information under BODY .

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 .

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs!

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required (refer to BMW Electronic Parts Catalogue ETK):

(1) Luggage compartment floor, upper section
(2) Rear axle carrier
(3) Wheel arch, rear, inner half, left
(4) Wheel arch, rear, inner half, right
Touring only:
(5) Bracket, tension strut, rear (2 x) (not shown)

Fig 1: Identifying Body Parts
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Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.

Mark severance cut in accordance with measurement a and cut.

Measurement a=40 mm behind support, frame side member (1).

Installation:

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATES at severance cuts.

Fig 2: Identifying Measurement From Frame Side Member

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Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.

Mark severance cut (1) and cut.

Open weld joints in areas (2).

Installation:

Weld new components in areas (3) additionally.

Fig 3: Identifying Severance Cut With Welding Areas

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Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.

Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement a and cut rear axle carrier.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.

Measurement a=70 mm from rear axle bushing mounting.

Open weld joints in area (2).

Installation:

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATES at severance cuts.

Fig 4: Identifying Measurement From Rear Axle Bushing Mounting

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Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Welding Areas

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Saloon and Coupe only:

Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.

Open weld joints in area (1).

Installation:

Weld new components in areas (2) additionally.

Fig 6: Identifying Welding Areas (Saloon And Coupe Only)

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Touring only:

Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.

Open weld joints in area (1).

Installation:

Weld new components in areas (2) additionally.

Fig 7: Identifying Welding Areas (Touring Only)

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NOTE: Rear parcel shelf of Saloon and Coupe is shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.

Open weld joints in areas (1) and (2).

Fig 8: Identifying Rear Parcel Shelf Welding Areas

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NOTE: Rear parcel shelf of Saloon and Coupe is shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.

Open weld joints in area (1).

Installation:

Weld new component in areas (2) additionally.

Fig 9: Identifying Rear Parcel Shelf Welding Areas

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 10: Identifying Welding Areas

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