Prepare New Part
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- Mark and carry out a separating cut on the new part of the outer wheel arch section as per the separating cut on the vehicle and add 10-15 mm of material to this separating cut.
- Remove adhesive residue on the vehicle flange surfaces.
- Adjust the new part outer wheel arch section.
- Prepare the area (1) overlapping joints (material addition 10-15 mm).
- Prepare the new part in areas (1) and (2) for joining by welding.
Ensure sufficient distance to the bonded rivet connection (3).
- Prepare the new part in areas (1) and (2) for joining by welding.
During this process, make sure that there is sufficient distance to the bonded rivet connections (3).
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: SPOT-WELD BONDING STEEL COMPONENTS - (530I 2017-2022, 530I XDRIVE 2017-2022, 530E PHEV 2018-2022, 530E XDRIVE PHEV 2018-2022, 540I 2017-2022, 540I XDRIVE 2017-2022, M550I XDRIVE 2018-2022) . - In the areas (2), observe the procedure for replacing spot-welded adhesive joints for the series.NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Structural adhesive bonding.
Observe preparation of bonding surfaces.
For additional information see: BMW/MINI BONDING INSTRUCTIONS (530I 2017-2022, 530I XDRIVE 2017-2022, 530E PHEV 2018-2022, 530E XDRIVE PHEV 2018-2022, 540I 2017-2022, 540I XDRIVE 2017-2022, M550I XDRIVE 2018-2022) . - Prepare the areas (3) for joining by bonded rivet connection,
- Transfer the holes for the punch rivets that were opened during the removal to the new part and drill with ø (3) 6.8 mm,
- Prepare area (1) for joining by overlapping.
- Prepare the new part in the areas (1) to (3) for joining by welding.
- Prepare a reinforcement plate (1) for the separating cut.
- Prepare the new part in area (1) for joining by welding.
- Fit in the new part tension strap,
- Prepare the new part for joining by welding in these areas (1).
- Prepare new parts C-pillar reinforcement (1) and C-pillar insert (2) for joining by welding.
Refer to the removed components for exact positions.
- Adjust the new part C-pillar reinforcement and prepare in the areas (1) to (3) for joining by welding.
Replace coarse thread studs and threaded welding studs, steel surface
NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details. - Refer to the number and position of the component to be replaced or the attachments.
- Replace coarse thread bolt (1) and threaded welding bolt (2).
Parts: Coarse threaded studs (1), threaded weld studs (2)
- Weld the coarse threaded bolt (1) and threaded welding bolt (2) onto the new part.
