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41 13 510 Left Equipment Carrier Partition Wall Replacement (Wheel Arch Removed)

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

Observe specific procedure  .

Following new body parts are required:

Open rivet joints in areas (1) to (3).

Open EMC weld seam  in area (5).

Installation: 

Use 4 rivets (size 13) in area (1).

Use 1 rivet (size 13) in area (2).

Use 1 rivet (size 13) in area (3).

Use 1 rivet (size 13) additionally in area (4).

Use 2 EMC screws  additionally in area (1).

Fig 2: Rivets Installation Area
G05503268Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Open EMC weld seam  in area (3).

Installation: 

Use 3 rivets (size 13) in areas (1).

Use 4 rivets (size 13) in area (2).

Use 2 EMC screws  additionally in area (2).

Carry over holes for rivets to new part. Adjust new part together with wheel arch to fit and secure.

Drill through both parts together.

Stick on cavity acoustic baffle  all round with window glass adhesive in area (4).

Bond  new part.

Rivet  new part.

Fig 3: Rivets Installation Area
G05503269Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.