Radiator Support: Service and Repair

2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)SECTION Service and Repair





41 33 040 Replacing Front Left Or Right Side Wall Holder







NOTE:
- Read contents of Body, General.
- Side wall removed.
- Transfer the systematic diagram onto the respective holder version.







General information:
Procedure Observe repair stage 2.







Following new body parts are required (refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue):
- (1) Holder, side wall, front (variant 1)
- (2) Holder, side wall, front (variant 2)

Following consumables are required:












Removal of side wall holder (variant 1):







Release welded connections in areas (1) and remove holder (2).







Preparation of new part:







Adjust new part in conjunction with side panel in front to fit.
In area of bonding surfaces (1), set 2 4.2 mm dia. bore holes (2) for blind rivetsN3.
Remove new part and deburr holes.







IMPORTANT: Do not grind bonding surfaces down or off.







Installation of side wall holder:
Clean all bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.
Apply adhesive to bonding surfaces.
Install new part and rivet with blind rivets.







Removal of side wall holder (variant 2):







Release welded connection in area (1) and remove holder (2).







Preparation of new part:







Fit in new part.
In area of adhesive surface (1), drill a 4.2 mm dia. bore hole (2) for blind rivet N3.
Remove new part and deburr holes.







IMPORTANT: Do not grind bonding surfaces down or off.







Installation of side wall holder:
Clean all bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.
Apply adhesive to bonding surface.
Install new part and rivet with blind rivet.
RENDER: 1.0x

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