Replacing Front Right Wheel Arch for BMW 3 Series E46 320d (M47TU) TOUR - Repair Instructions
Expose and drill out welding spots, spring strut extension.
Remove wheel arch.
Remove sealing material and residual metal sheeting from
connection points.
Straighten and grind connection points.
Determine and mark out partition area at connection, partial
replacement piece support carrier, top.
Measurement (A) = approx. 120 mm from center of bore (
∅
8 mm) for securing side wall.
Cut support carrier partial replacement piece.
Fit front wheel arch and locate in position.
Mark holes for plug welding of
-
cover, A-pillar, inside
-
connection point, wheel arch/firewall
-
connection point, wheel arch/endplate
-
connection point, firewall extension/support carrier, top.
Remove front wheel arch.
RA Replacing front right wheel arch
BMW AG - TIS
12.02.2013 20:24
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
Copyright
Page - 4 -