5 Series E60 530Li (N52) SAL
41 14 021
Replacing front left wheel arch
Read contents of Body, General.
For stripping and rigging operations, refer to texts on KSD
CD (FR number 41 14 021).
The reduced-weight aluminum front end structure (GRAV) is used
on this vehicle.
Observe specific procedure.
Place vehicle on straightening bench.
Following new body parts are required (refer to EPC):
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(1) Wheel arch, front
Open rivet joints in areas (1) to (3).
As a rule, part of the punch rivet remains in the engine carrier in
areas (2) and (3). Drill out remnants.
Open EMC weld seam in area (1).
Installation:
Carry over bores from engine carrier to new part in areas (1) to
(3).
Use 4 rivets (size 13) in areas (1).
Use 6 rivets (size 13) in areas (2).
Use 8 rivets (size 15) in areas (3).
Important!
If a partial replacement has already been carried out on the
engine carrier, rivets (size 15) must be used in areas (1).
If the engine carrier is replaced at the same time as the wheel
arch, rivets (size 13) must be used in areas (3).
RA Replacing front left wheel arch
BMW AG - TIS
21.02.2013 22:58
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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