3 Series E46 320Cd (M47TU) COUPE
Important!
Protect ITS head airbag so that it cannot be damaged during
welding or grinding work.
Due to
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welding chips
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grinding chips
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excess heating over 70
°
C
the operating capability of the ITS head airbag can be
impaired. In extreme cases, it will not be able to function at all!
Determine location and mark cutting line on C-pillar.
Dimension (A) = 240 mm from roof edge.
Determine and mark out cutting line for B-pillar.
Reference edge = receiving edge for trim strip (chrome strip).
Measurement (A) = 195 mm from roof edge.
Measurement (B) = 265 mm from roof edge.
Both these cutting lines are necessary to accommodate a
"window" in the B-pillar.
Define separating point in cover for side member and mark out.
Measurement (A) = 30 mm from edge of oval bore for entrance
cover strip (1).
This is the second oval bore viewed from the B-pillar.
2 = First oval bore for entrance cover strip, viewed from B-pillar.
Measurement (B) = 125 mm from center of bore for panel for
cover on side member (3), dia. 9.5 mm.
This is the third bore, dia. 9.5 mm, viewed from the B-pillar.
RA Replacing rear left side panel (partial replacement, C-pillar) (E46 Coupé)
BMW AG - TIS
12.02.2013 18:28
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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