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 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 area (1) for joining by overlapping.
• Prepare the new part in areas (1) and (2) for joining by welding.

  Make sure that there is a sufficient distance to the adhesive area (3).

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• 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 adhesive areas (3) and (4).

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  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 areas (2), follow the procedure for replacing spot-welded adhesive joints.

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  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 6.8 mm.
• Prepare a reinforcement plate (1) for the separating cut.
• Prepare the new part in area (1) for joining by welding.

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• Prepare area (1) for joining by overlapping.
• Prepare the new part in areas (1) and (2) for joining by welding.

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• Fit in the new part tension strap.
• Prepare the new part for joining by welding in these areas (1).

  Ensure sufficient distance to the bonded rivet connection (2).

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• Prepare new parts C-pillar reinforcement (1) and C-pillar insert (2) for joining by welding.

  Refer to the removed components for exact positions.

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• Adjust the new part C-pillar reinforcement and prepare in the areas (1) to (3) for joining by welding.

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• Adjust the new part C-pillar support and prepare the areas (1) and (2) for joining by welding.

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  Replacing the coarse thread bolts and threaded weld bolts, surface steel 

  NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
• Take the number and position from the component to be replaced or the installed parts.
• Renew the coarse thread bolt (1) and the threaded weld bolt (2).

  Parts:  Coarse thread bolt (1), threaded weld bolt (2)

• Weld the coarse thread bolt (1) and threaded weld bolt (2) onto the new part.

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