Install The Outer Section Of The A-Pillar

Further information is available.

For additional information see: WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT (BMW AND MINI VEHICLES) - (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) .

• Preclean bonded rivet areas (2) and (3) with cleaning agent R2.
  CONSUMABLE - CLEANING AGENT DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Cleaning agent R2

  500 ml

  83190417324

• Clean bonded rivet areas (2) and (3) with cleaning agent R1.
  CONSUMABLE - CLEANING AGENT DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Cleaning agent R1

  100 ml, Bottle

  83192211217

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  For additional information see: INSTALLING CAVITY SEALING (NOT EXPANDED) (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) .
• Apply sealant D1 to the cavity sealing elements (1).
  CONSUMABLE - SEALANT DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Sealant D1 (seam sealing)

  310 ml

  83422409985

• Apply adhesive K1 to the bonded rivet areas (2) and (3).
  ADHESIVE DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Body adhesive K1

  195 ml

  83190413015

• Install the new part and the reinforcement plates.
• In the areas (2) and (3), place blind rivet N7.
  CONSUMABLE - BLIND RIVET DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Blind rivet N7  Ø 6.5 mm; clamping area 1.5 - 3.5 mm

  83192240352

• Weld new part in the areas (4) as per the new part preparation process.
• Weld the new part and reinforcement plate in areas (2) and (3) as per new part preparation processes. Avoid excessive heat input to the cavity sealing (1).

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Follow-up work 

• Refer to ACTIVATE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALL FLAP IN RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .