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Replacing rear cross-member (tail panel
removed)

Instructions for body repair.

Remove and/or loosen following components:

Battery

Wiring harness, luggage compartment floor

Vehicle parts located in the repair zone or threatened by heat,
sparks or dust must be removed or covered.

View from vehicle floorpan:

Open welded seams (1) on left and right rear muffler holder (3) to
cross-member.

Open welding spots (2).

Bend open both holders (3) until cross-member can be removed.

Drill new part in areas (1) for plug welding.

Clean all connection points on new part and body and coat with
weld primer.

RA  Replacing rear cross-member (tail panel removed)

BMW AG - TIS

08.02.2013  08:28

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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