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Replacing complete rear left wheel arch (rear
left side panel removed)

Read contents of Body, General.

Spot-weld bonding is used for the first time on the E65. A
specific procedure must be followed here.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required (refer to EPC):

(1) Wheel arch, outer, rear

(2) Wheel arch, inner, rear

(3) Reinforcement, C-pillar, inner

(4) Support, luggage compartment floor

Mark severance cut on inner C-pillar reinforcement in accordance
with measurement a and cut.

Measurement a = approx. 150 mm from roof edge.

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Open weld joints in areas (1).

RA  Replacing complete rear left wheel arch (rear left side panel removed)

BMW AG - TIS

11.02.2013  08:44

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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