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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2011128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, N52, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTANTI-THEFT SYSTEMSBODY EQUIPMENT - REPAIR (E88)
2011 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, N52, Standard
Body Equipment - Repair (E88)
2011 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, N52, StandardSECTION Body Equipment - Repair (E88)
- General
- Front Bumper
- 51 11... Installing/Replacing Number/License Plate (Without Base)
- 51 11... Overview Of Front Bumper
- 51 11... Overview Of Front Bumper (M Technic Aerodynamic Kit)
- 51 11... Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Cover For Headlight Washer System On Left Or Right (M Technic Aerodynamic Kit)
- 51 11 X03 Removing And Installing/Replacing Cover Cap On Spray Nozzle For Headlight Washer System On Left Or Right
- 51 11 050 Removing And Installing/Replacing Carrier For Front Bumper Trim
- 51 11 055 Removing And Installing/Replacing Support For Front Bottom Bumper Panel
- 51 11 150 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Spoiler On Bumper Trim (M Technic Aerodynamic Kit)
- 51 11 156 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Bumper Trim
- 51 11 156 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Bumper Trim (M Technic Aerodynamic Kit)
- 51 11 158 Replacing Baseplate For License Plate
- 51 11 180 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim Grille In Bumper Trim
- 51 11 180 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim Grille In Bumper Trim (M Technic Aerodynamic Kit)
- 51 11 187 Removing And Installing/Replacing Grille In Bumper Trim On Left Or Right
- 51 11 187 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Trim Grille In Bumper Trim (M Technic Aerodynamic Kit)
- 51 11 773 Replacing Front Lower Left Or Right Deformation Element
- Rear Bumper
- 51 12... Overview Of Rear Bumper
- 51 12... Overview Of Rear Bumper (M Technic Aerodynamic Kit)
- 51 12... Removing And Installing/Replacing Lower Cover On Rear Bumper
- 51 12... Replacing Rear Bumper Trim (M Technic Aerodynamic Kit)
- 51 12 050 Removing And Installing/Replacing Carrier For Rear Bumper Trim
- 51 12 156 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Bumper Trim
- 51 12 156 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Bumper Trim (M Technic Aerodynamic Kit)
- 51 12 162 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Bumper Lower Trim (M Technic Aerodynamic Kit)
- 51 12 801 Replacing Bracket For Rear Bumper At Left Or Right
- 51 12 825 Removing And Installing/Replacing Guide For Rear Centre Bumper
- Trim, Covers, Handle Trim
- BMW Emblems, Model Emblems
- 51 14...General Notes For Labelling With Adhesive Films
- 51 14... Instructions For Attaching Number/Letter Designation Combination
- 51 14 000 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front BMW Badge
- 51 14 010 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear BMW Badge
- 51 14 110 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Model Designation
- Mirrors/Covers/Ashtrays/Shelves/Trays
- 51 16... Calibrating Compass In Interior Rearview Mirror (From 09/08)
- 51 16... Calibrating Compass In Interior Rearview Mirror (Up To 09/08)
- 51 16... Gluing Of Mirror Base
- 51 16... Removing And Installing/Replacing Inside Corner Trim On Front Door
- 51 16... Removing And Installing/Replacing Mounting For Cup Holder At Front
- 51 16... Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim For Gearshift
- 51 16... Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim For Storage Compartment At Rear
- 51 16 000 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Mirror On Left Or Right Front Door
- 51 16 026 Replacing Mirror Glass
- 51 16 040 Removing And Installing/Replacing Housing On Left Or Right Door Mirror
- 51 16 045 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Retaining Ring On Left Or Right Exterior Mirror
- 51 16 060 Removing And Installing/Replacing Interior Rearview Mirror (Overview)
- 51 16 060 Removing And Installing/Replacing Interior Rearview Mirror (With Japanese Toll Mirror)
- 51 16 060 Removing And Installing/Replacing Interior Rearview Mirror (With Mirror Arm End Caps)
- 51 16 060 Removing And Installing/Replacing Interior Rearview Mirror (With Rain Sensor)
- 51 16 080 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Sun Visor And Left Or Right Counter-Support
- 51 16 156 Replacing Ashtray Insert
- 51 16 195 Removing And Installing Center Armrest
- 51 16 196 Removing And Installing/Replacing Cover For Center Armrest
- 51 16 200 Removing And Installing Storage Compartment
- 51 16 201 Replacing Storage Compartment
- 51 16 210 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim For Preselector Lever
- 51 16 210 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim For Selector Lever (Steptronic)
- 51 16 221 Replacing A Clip-Mounted Trim (Decorative Strip On Instrument Panel Trim)
- 51 16 340 Removing And Installing/Replacing Glovebox Lock
- 51 16 341 Removing And Installing/Replacing Lock Cylinder For Glovebox
- 51 16 342 Removing And Installing/Replacing Lock Cylinder For Passenger Airbag Deactivation
- 51 16 359 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Trim Cover For Glove Compartment
- 51 16 361 Replacing Right Glovebox
- 51 16 365 Removing And Installing/Replacing Glovebox Lid
- 51 16 366 Removing And Installing Right Glovebox With Housing
- 51 16 383 Removing And Installing/Replacing Damper For Glovebox
- 51 16 491 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Storage Shell
- 51 45 310 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Center Trim For Instrument Panel
- Lids
- Front Door Locks, Handles, Fittings
- 51 21... Overview Of Front Door Locks
- 51 21... Removing Window Cavity Cover Strip With Special Tool 00 9 324 At Front Or Rear
- 51 21 003 Replacing Door Detent (Lock Striker), Front Left Or Right
- 51 21 004 Adjusting Front Left Or Right Door Detent (Lock Wedge)
- 51 21 090 Removing And Installing/Replacing Door Lock In Left Or Right Front Door
- 51 21 125 Removing And Installing/Replacing Carrier For Left Or Right Outside Door Handle With Lock Cylinder
- 51 21 126 Removing And Installing/Replacing Carrier For Left Or Right Outside Door Handle Without Lock Cylinder
- 51 21 140 Removing And Installing/Replacing Complete Lock Cylinder In Left Or Right Front Door
- 51 21 147 Replacing Locks For Simultaneous Closing With CAS Control Unit
- 51 21 150 Blocking, If Necessary Initializing, Car Key In Immobilizer Control Module
- 51 21 170 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Outside Handle From Left Or Right Front Door
- 51 21 180 Removing And Installing/Replacing Cover On Outside Handle
- 51 21 181 Removing And Installing/Replacing Cover On Outside Handle With Lock Cylinder
- 51 21 225 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Inside Door Opener In Left Or Right Front Door
- 51 21 233 Removing And Installing/Replacing Bowden Cable For Outside Door Handle On Left Or Right Front Door
- 51 21 235 Removing And Installing/Replacing Bowden Cable For Inside Door Opener On Left Or Right Front Door
- 51 21 280 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Door Brake On Left Or Right Front Door
- 51 21 300 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Window Cavity Cover Strip On Outside Of Left Or Right Front Door
- 51 21 330 Removing And Installing/Replacing Window Cavity Cover Strip On Inner Front Door
- Hood Latch, Locks
- 5123... Removing/Installing Ball Sockets With Clip
- 51 23... Check Actuator
- 51 23... Adjusting/Replacing Bump Stops
- 51 23 004 Adjusting engine compartment lid catch
- 51 23 105 Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Hood/Bonnet Lock
- 51 23 130 Adjusting/Replacing Striker On Hood/Bonnet
- 51 23 131 Adjusting Left Or Right Striker On Engine Hood
- 51 23 160 Removing And Installing/Replacing Arrester Hook On Engine Hood
- 51 23 210 Removing And Installing/Replacing Cable For Hood/Bonnet Lock (In Engine Compartment)
- 51 23 213 Removing And Installing/Replacing Cable For Hood/Bonnet Lock (To Interior)
- 51 23 265 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Gas Strut For Engine Bonnet/Hood
- 51 23 400 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Actuator (Active Pedestrian Protection)
- Trunk Latch, Locks
- 51 24 004 Adjusting Rear Lid Lock (Lower Section Of Rear Lid Lock)
- 51 24 050 Removing And Installing/Replacing Lock Element (Lock Cylinder) For Rear Lid
- 51 24 100 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Lid Lock (Upper Section)
- 51 24 130 Removing And Installing/Replacing Striker For Rear Lid Lock
- 51 24 145 Removing And Installing/Replacing Button For Rear Lid Actuation
- 51 24 300 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Left Or Right Gas Strut For Rear Lid
- Front And Rear Window
- 5131... Notes On Window Bonding
- Notes
- General
- On-the-job safety
- Replacement of windscreens
- Storage temperature
- Adhesive
- When using accelerator (hot working, 3-hour system)
- Adhesive expiry date
- Adhesive disposal
- Accelerator (3-hour system)
- Bonding agent (activator)
- Bonding agent expiry date
- Application of bonding agent
- Removal of window glass
- Damage to paintwork in body aperture
- Preparation for installation
- Version with inspection glass for vehicle identification number in windscreen only
- Adhesive quantities
- Spacer buffers
- Installation
- Hardening
- Locate leaks
- Version with GPS navigation system 1 (up to 9/97)
- Version with rain sensor, rain/light sensor or rain/light solar sensor
- Version with automatic air conditioning
- Version with Head-Up Display (HUD)
- 51 31... Instructions On Gluing Windscreen
- Notes
- Work Steps For Removing And Installing Windscreens
- Tools For Cutting Through Adhesive Bead
- Storage Temperature
- Adhesive
- Bonding Agent (Activator)
- Removal Of Window Glass
- Damage To Paintwork In Body Aperture
- Treatment Of Glued Area In Body
- Preparation For Assembly
- Adhesive Quantities
- Spacer Buffers
- Assembly
- Hardening
- Version With GPS Navigation System 1 (Up To 9/97)
- Version With Rain Sensor, Rain/Light Sensor Or Rain/Light Solar Sensor
- Version With Automatic Air Conditioning
- Version With Head-Up Display (HUD)
- 51 31... Removing And Installing/Replacing Retaining Strip For Cowl Panel Cover
- 51 31... Removing Windscreen With "Roll Out 2000"
- 51 31 000 Removing And Installing/Replacing Windscreen
- 51 31 015 Repairing Damage To Windscreens Caused By Pitting (Stone Chips) (Clear And Tinted Laminated Safety Glass)
- 51 31 021 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rubber Frame For Windscreen
- 5131... Notes On Window Bonding
- Front Manually Operated Windows
- Front Electrically Operated Windows
- Electrical Power Windows, Body
- 51 37 000 Removing And Installing/Replacing Complete Rear Left Or Right Power Window Unit
- 51 37 154 Adjusting Rear Left Or Right Side Window
- 51 37 171 Replacing Rear Left Or Right Side Window
- 51 37 240 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Outer Window Cavity Cover Strip For Door Window, Rear Left Or Right
- 51 37 265 Removing And Installing/Replacing Window Cavity Cover Strip For Door Window, Rear Left Or Right
- Front Door Trim Panel With Arm Rest
- 51 41... Replacing Speaker Cover On Left Or Right Door Trim Panel
- 51 41 000 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Front Left Or Right Door Trim Panel
- 51 41 017 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Cover On Door Handle, Front Left Or Right
- 51 41 019 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Door Handle On Door Trim Panel, Front Left Or Right
- 51 41 060 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Armrest On Door Trim Panel, Front Left Or Right
- Side Covering With Armrests
- 51 43 002 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Rear Left Or Right Side Trim Panel
- 51 43 012 Removing And Installing Rear Left Or Right Side Trim Panel Upper Section
- 51 43 013 Replacing Rear Left Or Rear Right Side Trim Panel Upper Section
- 51 43 034 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Left Or Right Lower Side Trim Section
- 51 43 060 Removing And Installing/Replacing Armrest On Rear Left Or Right Side Trim Panel
- 51 43 070 Removing And Installing/Replacing Side Trim Panel, Footwell, On A-Pillar, Left
- 51 43 075 Removing And Installing/Replacing Side Trim Panel, Footwell, On A-Pillar, Right
- 51 43 201 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Trim For Roof Pillar At Front (A-Pillar), Left Or Right
- Roof Trim Panel
- Instrument Cluster Trim Panel
- 51 45... Overview Of Instrument Panel
- 51 45... Replacing Side Cover On Instrument Panel
- 51 45 030 Removing And Installing Instrument Panel Trim
- 51 45 031 Replacing Instrument Panel Trim
- 51 45 180 Removing And Installing Trim For Instrument Panel, Bottom Left
- 51 45 181 Removing And Installing/Replacing Bottom Right Trim For Instrument Panel
- 51 45 185 Removing And Installing/Replacing Panel For Pedals
- 51 45 187 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Instrument Panel Trim (With Active Knee Protection), Bottom Left
- 51 45 270 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Outer Trim Cover On Lower Left Dashboard Trim Panel
- 51 45 275 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Outer Trim On Right Glovebox
- 51 45 310 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Center Trim For Instrument Panel
- 51 45 460 Removing And Installing/Replacing Upper Instrument Panel Storage Compartment
- Parcel Shelf Trim Panel/Roller Sun Blind
- 51 46... Removing And Installing/Replacing Upper Cross-Member Cover
- 51 46 025 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim On Air Outlet Grille
- 51 46 026 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Front Air Outlet Trim Grille
- 51 46 030 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim For Belt Guide On Left Or Right
- 51 46 050 Removing And Installing/Replacing Top Trim On Rear Apron
- Floor/Luggage/Engine Compartment Panel
- 51 47... Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Underbody Panelling
- 51 47... Removing And Installing/Replacing Lip On Underbody Panelling On Left Or Right
- 51 47... Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Left Or Right Ram-Air Lip
- 51 47... Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Left Or Right Underbody Panelling
- 51 47... Removing And Installing/Replacing Upper Luggage Compartment Trim Panel
- 51 47 000 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front (Inside) Left Or Right Entrance Cover Strip
- 51 47 065 Removing And Installing/Replacing Finishing Strip At Front Left Or Right Entrance
- 51 47 101 Removing And Installing/Replacing Luggage Compartment Floor Trim Panel
- 51 47 140 Removing And Installing/Replacing Panel For Luggage Compartment Partition
- 51 47 151 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim
- 51 47 161 Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim
- 51 47 312 Replacing Footrest For Front Passenger Compartment
- 51 47 315 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Carpet For Passenger Compartment
- 51 47 440 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Rear Carpet On Seat Pan
- 51 47 490 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Underbody Protection
- 51 47 491 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Underbody Protection
- Front Lid Insulation Lining
- Rear Lid Trim Panel
- Reinforcement, Body
- 51 61... Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Rollover Protection System Strut
- 51 61... Removing And Installing/Replacing Protective Skid
- 51 61 011 Removing And Installing/Replacing V-Strut, Front Axle Carrier, Left Or Right
- 51 61 017 Removing And Installing/Replacing Diagonal Strut, Front End, Left
- 51 61 018 Removing And Installing/Replacing Diagonal Strut, Front End, Right
- 51 71 371 Removing And Installing/Replacing Tension Strut On Left Or Right Spring Strut Dome
- Gaskets/Seals, Loose Body Components
- 51 70... Fitting Seals
- 51 71... Removing And Installing/Replacing Cover For Carbon Canister
- 51 71... Removing And Installing/Replacing Radiator Seal
- 51 71 000 Removing And Installing/Replacing Seal On Front Door, Left Or Right
- 51 71 038 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Left Or Right Wheel Arch Cover (Front Section)
- 51 71 039 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Left Or Right Wheel Arch Cover (Rear Section)
- 51 71 041 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Left Or Right Wheel Arch Cover
- 51 71 120 Removing And Installing/Replacing Cowl Panel Seal
- 51 71 371 Removing And Installing/Replacing Tension Strut On Left Or Right Spring Strut Dome
- 51 71 447 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Panel For Cover On Left Or Right Side Member
- 51 71 482 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Tension Strut (On Rear Axle)
- 51 76 005 Replacing Convertible Top Compartment Lid Seal
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.