41 31 001 Replacing OUTERROOF Skin (Version With Panorama Glass Roof)

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STRIP DOWN VEHICLE 

Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 2 .

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

• (1) Roof outer skin panel, panorama glass sunroof
• (2) Star screws: 4 pieces order no. 07 14 7 153 767 (not shown)
• (3) Blind rivets, roof outer skin on roof frame: 2 pieces order no. 07 14 9 202 131 (not shown)
  Fig 1: Identifying Roof Outer Skin Panel

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Following CONSUMABLES  are required:

Removal 

Release 4 screws (1) in roof channel.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws In Roof Channel

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Interior, area of C-pillar:

Operation is described on the left side. Right side identical.

Release rivet connection (arrow).

Fig 3: Locating Area Of C-Pillar

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Fig 4: Identifying Spot-Welded Adhesive Joints Area And Bonding Surfaces

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Open spot-welded adhesive joints in areas (1).

Detach bonding surfaces (2) from vehicle interior.

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Open brazed connections in areas (2).

Take off roof outer skin.

Fig 5: Identifying Welded And Brazed Connections Areas

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New part preparation 

Place roof outer skin in position and adjust to fit and secure in conjunction with roof trim strips.

At position (1) drill a Ø 4.2 mm bore hole for blind rivet.

Dimension a = approx. 35 mm in front of corner of roof outer skin.

Operation is described on the left side. Right side identical.

Remove new part again and deburr bore holes.

Fig 6: Identifying Front Corner Of Roof Outer Skin Dimension

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Installation 

Fig 7: Identifying Sealant D1 And Adhesive Area

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Clean all  bonding surfaces on vehicle and on new part with cleaning agent R1.

Apply sealant D1 in areas (1) analogously to Series.

Apply adhesive in areas (2).

Apply a little more adhesive to nodes of A-pillar.

Place roof outer skin with helpers evenly and centrally on vehicle.

Insert 4 star screws (1) hand-tight.

Fig 8: Identifying Star Screws

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Rivet roof outer skin in C-pillar area with blind rivet.

Fig 9: Locating Roof Outer Skin In C-Pillar Area

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Use 1 blind rivet N3 in area (1).

Operation is described on the left side. Right side identical.

Fig 10: Identifying Blind Rivet N3 Area

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In area (1) rivet roof outer skin with 8 N5 punch rivets.

Fig 11: Identifying Rivet Roof Outer Skin Area

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Fig 12: Identifying Punch Rivets N5 And Edge Areas

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Use 8 punch rivets N5 in areas (1).

Adapt step (1) between roof outer skin (2) and A-pillar with emerging adhesive.

Remove excess adhesive.

Do not leave any traces of sharp edges as this could compromise the tightness of the subsequent bond.

Fig 13: Identifying Roof Outer Skin And Adapt Step

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Operation is described on the left side. Right side identical.

Fit one EMC SCREW  at position (1) after adhesive has hardened.

Dimension a = approx. 130 mm in front of corner of roof outer skin.

Fig 14: Identifying Front Corner Of Roof Outer Skin Dimension

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After hardening of the adhesive, seal adhesive areas, star screws, blind rivets and EMC screws with sealant D1.

Mounting surfaces of clips for roof trim strips must not be coated with sealant.