4111023 Replacing Front Section Of Engine Support To Left Wheel Arch: Notes

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Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

Read general service information under BODY .

STRIP DOWN VEHICLE .

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

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

(1) Wheel arch, front
(2) Carrier support, outer wheel arch section

Following CONSUMABLES are required:

CONSUMABLES REQUIRED - ENGINE SUPPORT FRONT SECTION

Material	Quantity
Adhesive K1	1
Blind rivets N1	41
Punch rivets N5	39
EMC screws	2
Cleaning agent R1	1
Cavity sealing wax remover	1
Sealant D1

Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel Arch, Outer Support Carrier And Wheel Arch

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Mark severance cut (1) in front of holder (2) and cut (holder (2) remains on vehicle).

Open welded connections in area (3).

Installation note:

Mark severance cut (1) in on new part and cut. Take off holder (2).

Apply sealant to cavity sealing See 4100... INSTALLING A CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (EXPANDED) or 4100... INSTALLING A CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (NOT EXPANDED) (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Severance Cut With Sealant And Welding Areas

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with dimension a and cut engine support.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal panel only.

Measurement a=130 mm from front edge of bush

Installation note:

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATES at all severance cuts.

Fig 3: Identifying Severance Cut And Measurement From Front Edge Of Bush

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Welding Areas

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Welding Areas

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Installation note:

If equipment compartment partition wall (2) is damaged, cut along line (3).

Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm extra material and cut.

Bond both parts overlapping and rivet. Depending on accessibility, use punch rivets N4 and blind rivets N3.

Fig 6: Identifying Welding Areas On Compartment Partition Wall

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Welding Areas

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