Prepare New Part

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Adhesive technology in the area of the outer skin (not for structural adhesion):
The bonding surfaces of the new parts may not sharpened or ground.
For more information see: 41 00... BMW bonding instructions

Separate the area (1) as shown.
NOTE: The diameter of the bores 2 may be enlarged by a maximum of 10 mm.

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Open the welded connections in the areas (1) from the inside.
Prepare areas (1) for joining by welding.

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Prepare areas (1) for joining by welding.

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Remove the area (1) by grinding.
Grind the areas (2) on both sides for joining by welding.
Bend the sheet metal tab (2) up in the direction of the arrow.

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Adjust and secure the outer panel of the tail cowling in combination with the trunk lid and tail lights.
Adjust and secure the inner panels of the tail cowling.

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Secure the new part in the areas (2) with locking pliers.
Install the new part reinforcement (3).

Set the areas (1) and (4) bores 0 4.2 mm for the blind rivet.

Area	Number
1	3
4	2

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Prepare the new part reinforcement (1) in the area (2) for joining by welding.

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Detach the locking pliers in the (1).
Install the inner panel for the tail cowling (2).

Set the areas (3) and (5) bores 0 4.2 mm for the blind rivet.

Area	Number
3	4
4	1
5	3 of

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Prepare new part in the areas (1) for joining through weld.

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