3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
Fig. 2
The pre-marked welding points and the additional welding points should be drilled out to 8
mm for plug welding.
Each plug weld should be completed without interruption, to prevent flaws and air pockets
(corrosion).
It is must be ensured that the cavity sealing is not burnt during welding.
Finally, apply sufficient cavity sealing through the hole in the wheel housing and through the
three threaded bushings.
Immediately after the repair, carefully treat, prime, paint seal and protect all areas which in
their original state were sealed with body sealing compound in accordance with BMW
guidelines.
Reassemble the vehicle, adjust the front and rear axles.
Please refer to Repair Instructions 32 00 610/620
Parts:
Description
Part number
Trailing arm fixture, left
41 11 7 012 047
Trailing arm fixture, right
41 11 7 012 048
Reimbursement:
Material and labour costs incurred can be claimed through the usual warranty channels
subject to current warranty terms as follows:
Defect code
41 11 90 04 00
Replace rear axle trailing arm fixtures, left and
right
Job number
00 52 014
Labour
140 FRUs - 318i saloon
134 FRUs - 320d saloon
138 FRUs - 320i/323i/328i saloon
135 FRUs - 323i/328i saloon USA
Warranty type
1 (within vehicle warranty)
Warranty stage
2 (outside vehicle warranty)
Reimbursement is limited to 36 months/100,000 km and only possible until December 2001.
SI Replacement of rear axle trailing arm fixture E46
BMW AG - TIS
19.01.2013 09:35
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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