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6 RA Replacing Rear Left Side Panel (partial Replacement, C-pillar) (E46 Coupé)|Page 1985 > < 6 RA Replacing Rear Left Side Panel (partial Replacement, C-pillar) (E46 Coupé)|Page 1983
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Important!

Only cut through outer metal of B-pillar and remove metal
cutout.

Cut through marked cutting line.

Mark out cutting line for B-pillar reinforcement in cut-open area of
B-pillar (window).

Cutting line lies in center (1/2 A) of cut-out window (A).

Important!

Only cut through metal of B-pillar reinforcement.

Do not cut through B-pillar closing plate.

Cut through marked cutting line.

Expose mating surface for rear window frame and water drain and
drill out welding spots, open brazed seam.

Expose connection points between

side window

wheel arch and

Wheel housing extension

and drill out welding spots.

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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6 RA Replacing Rear Left Side Panel (partial Replacement, C-pillar) (E46 Coupé)|Page 1985 > < 6 RA Replacing Rear Left Side Panel (partial Replacement, C-pillar) (E46 Coupé)|Page 1983