3 Series E46 316Ci (N45) COUPE
Note:
On cars without slide/tilt sunroof, fill opening for sunroof water
drainage pipe in shaped part for cavity bulkhead with window
adhesive.
For additional treatment of cavity bulkhead, fill cavity through bore
with 2-component foam (refer to BMW Parts Service),
refer to 41 00 ... Installing cavity bulkhead with cavity foam.
Perform plug welding at side panel reinforcement in area of
connection point (1).
At connection point of C-pillar (2), arrange individual welding spots
so tightly as to create an enclosed seam.
Caution!
Locate welding spots in a way which prevents distortion
caused by heat elongation. Ensure that welded areas have
cooled down sufficiently.
Danger of distortion!
Weld side section reinforcement at
outer section of wheel arch
inner side frame and
rear window frame.
Do not weld holder, sunroof water drainage pipe (1), yet.
RA Replacing rear left or right outer wheel arch section (side panel removed) (E46
BMW AG - TIS
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