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41 35 000 Removing And Installing/Replacing Side Panel, Front Left Or Right

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CAUTION: Do not damage adjoining body parts.

Installation information: 

BODY GAP DIMENSIONS serve as basis for adjustment tasks.

Fig 1: Identifying Inner View Of Front Side Panel With Holders
G05503433Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Inner view of front side panel with holders.

Remove screws and nuts.

Replacement: 

Also apply sprayable sealing compound on inside of front panel in area (1). Width approx. 50 mm.

Material: Terostat 9320 .

Fig 2: Identifying Front Panel Area
G05503434Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.