3 Series E36 318tds (M41) SAL
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General information about body repair
Body repair instructions are intended for qualified workers who work conscientiously and accept full responsibility for
their work.
The instructions are therefore limited to information and factory-approved repair procedures as well as associated tips
and data to make work easier.
Caution!
Bearing body parts, engine supports, pillars etc. with sharp-edged buckling which cannot be returned to their
original shape "by means of cold straightening" must be replaced.
The described body repair jobs refer to complete or partial replacement of parts with original BMW parts or sections of
parts. Necessary straightening and dent removing work must be adapted to the concerned damaged condition.
Relevant welded and spot-welded seams must be inspected and repaired when necessary.
The quantity and location of welded spots, inert-gas-welded seams and brazed connections can be taken from the cut-
out part. Use inert-gas-plug spot welding for spot-welded connections which are not easily accessible.
Most pictures were taken on an unfinished body shell. Remove or mask all vehicle components in the repair area which
could be damaged by heat, flying sparks and dust,
refer to instructions in MG 33.
In spite of continuous control over welding in standard production, there could be isolated cases of faulty welding. Such
welding will be subsequently repaired by inert-gas spot welding or 15 mm inert-gas-welded seams on flange end in
inaccessible zones. Consequently repaired welding seams on the body do not necessarily indicate repairs carried out
by a third party.
Example:
Left-hand engine carrier is resistance-spot welded - right-hand engine carrier is repaired with inert gas welding.
Caution!
Steering gear must be checked and, if necessary, replaced after an accident or driving conditions similar to an
accident,
refer to SI 32 01 88 (828).
All welded seams sealed off with body sealing compound in original state must be sealed off again thoroughly
immediately after repairing. Damaged anti-drumming compound must be replaced.
New sheet-metal parts or cavities, seams, cracks and folds formed by new sheet metal parts must be sealed
immediately with a body-sealing compound.
Disconnect negative lead at battery or at body support point,
refer to General Information MG 12.
Protect electric wires against damage and excessive heat.
Caution!
Disconnecting the vehicle battery will cancel the fault memories of control units.
Consequently always interrogate fault memories prior to disconnecting car's battery and have the faults printed
by the printer of the BMW Service Tester. Investigate stored faults.
Ignition must always be switched off before disconnecting or connecting control-unit connectors.
RA General information about body repair
BMW AG - TIS
07.02.2013 01:26
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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