41 14 500 Replacing Outer Section Of Left Or Right Rear Wheel Housing (Side Panel Removed)

Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure. See SPOT-WELD BONDING STEEL COMPONENTS  or OPENING BONDED CONNECTIONS .

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS  for repairs!

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

• (1) Side frame, inside rear
• (2) C-pillar reinforcement
• (3) Shaped parts, entrance (not pictured)
  Fig 1: Identifying C-Pillar Reinforcement And Side Frame

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Removal of the outside wheel arch 

Open weld joints in area (1).

Remove reinforcement (2) C-pillar.

Fig 2: Identifying Reinforcement And Weld Joints Area

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Mark severance cut in accordance with specified measurement and cut.

Measurement a = approx. 180 mm.

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Installation note: 

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATE  at severance cut.

Fig 3: Identifying Severance Cut Dimension

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Open rivet joints in area (2).

Installation note: 

Coat new CAVITY SEALS  (3) with sealant.

Use Hemlock 813 blind rivet.

Fig 4: Identifying Cavity Seals, Weld And Rivet Joints Area

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View from inside.

Open spot-weld bonded joints in area (1)

Open welded connections in areas (2).

Remove outer section of wheel arch.

Fig 5: Identifying Spot-Weld Bonded Joints And Welded Connections Areas

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New part preparation 

• Mark severance cut on new part in accordance with vehicle and cut.
• Adjust new parts in conjunction with side panel to fit.

Installation outside wheel arch 

Install and weld new parts.