5 Series E61 523i (N52) TOUR
Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurements a and b
and cut bulkhead.
Measurement a=305 mm
Measurement b=365 mm
Note:
Severance cut (1) runs next to contact surface (2) for engine
carrier front section.
Cut area (2) from engine compartment side.
Preparation of new part:
Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle +
20 mm extra material and cut (1).
Installation:
Position new component from inside.
In area (1) new component is situated between bulkhead and
reinforcement (2).
Check attachment parts for ease of movement.
Installation:
Use 11 rivets (size 13) in area (1).
Use 1 rivet (size 13) in area (2).
Use 3 rivets (size 15) in area (3).
Area (4) is only riveted together with engine carrier.
Use 4 rivets (size 15) in area (4).
Area (5) is only riveted together with outer bulkhead support
carrier.
Drill holes for rivets.
Glue and rivet new component together with engine carrier front
section and outer bulkhead support carrier.
Pay attention to potlife of adhesive.
RA Partial replacement, bulkhead, left (engine carrier front section removed)
BMW AG - TIS
05.02.2013 08:49
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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