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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1082 (COLLISION - BODY PANEL REPAIR (E71))
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans
Section 1082 (Collision - Body Panel Repair (E71))
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION Section 1082 (Collision - Body Panel Repair (E71))
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- Body Repair General Information
- 41... Notes On The Repair Technique Used In Body Repair
- 41 00... Blind Rivets
- 41 00... Bonding On Painted Surfaces
- 41 00... Bonding Aluminum On Steel
- 41 00... Bonding Steel On Steel
- 41 00... Carrying Over Hole Pattern
- 41 00... Corrosion Protection
- 41 00... EMC Screws
- 41 00... General Cementing Instructions
- 41 00... Grinding Aluminum Parts
- 41 00... Grinding Steel Parts
- 41 00... Gun For Cavity Sealing
- 41 00... Handling Airbags And Restraint Systems
- 41 00... Handling Electrical And Electronic Equipment
- 41 00... Information/Warning Labels
- 41 00... Information On Hazards
- 41 00... Information On Metal Filler
- 32 00... Information On Replacing Steering Gear After Accident Damage
- 64 00... Information On Using Cleaning Agent/Paints (Personal Protection Equipment)
- 41 00... Information On Vehicle Protection
- 41 00... Installation Solution For Straight Shank/Hexagon Rivet Nut
- 41 00... Installing A Cavity Acoustic Baffle (Expanded)
- 41 00... Installing A Cavity Acoustic Baffle (Not Expanded)
- 41 00... Installing A Cavity Acoustic Baffle With 2-Component PU Cavity Foam
- 41 00... Materials Science
- 41 00... Notes On Repairing Threads
- 41 00... Opening Bonded Connections
- 41 00... Opening Brazed Connections
- 41 00... Opening Welded Connections
- 41 00... Opening Rivet Connections
- 41 00... Overview Of Consumables (Electronic Parts Catalogue - EPC)
- 41 00... Position Of Shaped Parts For Cavity Acoustic Baffle
- 41 00... Punch Rivets
- 41 00... Quality Standard
- 41 00... Reinforcement Plate (Bonded)
- 41 00... Reinforcement Plate With Stud Bolt (Bonded)
- 41 05 800 Releasing Bonded Folded Seam Connections
- 41 00... Removing And Installing Rivet Heads
- 41 00... Repair Solution For Straight Shank/Hexagon Rivet Nut
- 41 00... Repairing Plastic Parts
- 41 00... Riveting Aluminum Parts
- 41 00... Riveting Steel Parts
- 41 00... Safety At Work
- 00 Safety Information For Working On Vehicles With Automatic Engine Start-Stop Function (MSA)
- 41 00... Separating Cut Determination With A Template
- 41 00... Setting Blind Rivet Nuts And Bolts
- 41 00... Spot-Weld Bonding Steel Components
- 41 00... Stamping Vehicle Identification Number
- 41 00... Straightening Aluminum Parts
- 41 00... Straightening Steel Parts
- 99 00... Touching Up Paintwork Damage
- 41 00... Use Of Materials In Outer Skin
- 41 00... Vehicle Identification Number General Information
- 41 00... Welding And Soldering Steel Components
- 41 00... Welding In Reinforcement Plate (Sheet Steel)
- 41 00... Working With 2-Component PU Cavity Foam
- 41 00... Workshop Equipment
- Support Members
- 41 11 015 Replacing Left Engine Carrier With Wheel Arch
- 41 11 028 Replacing Left Engine Carrier (Partial Replacement Before Front Axle)
- 41 11 150 Cover For Frame Side Member (Part Replacement Between A And B Pillar)
- 41 11 301 Replacing Cover For Longitudinal Member With Left Door Pillar (Partial Replacement B-Pillar)
- 41 11 516 Replacing Left Carrier Support (Partial Replacement, Front Side Panel Removed)
- Luggage Compartment Floor
- 41 12 535 Replacing Complete Rear Luggage Compartment Floor (Tail Panel Removed)
- 41 12 560 Replacing Luggage Compartment Floor (Tail Panel Has Been Removed)
- 41 12 651 Replacing Left Luggage Compartment Floor (Tail Panel Or Side Wall Removed)
- 41 12 535 Replacing Complete Luggage Compartment Floor Stripping-Down Operations (Tail Panel Removed)
- 41 12 557 Replacing Luggage Compartment Floor, Middle Stripping Operations (Tail Panel Removed)
- 41 12 651 Replacing Left Luggage Compartment FLOORSTRIPPING Operations (Tail Panel Or Side Panel Removed)
- Wheel Wells
- Side Frame And Door Pillar
- Outer Roof Skin
- 41 31 000 Replacing Outer Roof Skin (Normal Roof)
- 41 31 010 Replacing Outer Roof Skin (Version With Slide/Tilt Sunroof)
- 41 31 010 Replacing Outer Roof Skin Stripping Down Operations (Version Without Slide/Tilt Sunroof)
- 41 31 010 Replacing Outer Roof Skin Stripping Down Operations (Version With Slide/Tilt Sunroof)
- Front Trim Panel
- Rear Trim Panel
- Side Panels
- 41 35... Removing And Installing Or Replacing Front Left Or Right Side Wall
- 41 35 101 Replacing Rear Left Side Panel
- 41 35 102 Replacing Rear Left Side Panel (Partial Replacement Before Longitudinal Member Cover)
- 41 35 401 Replacing Rear Left Side Panel (Partial Replacement, Door Opening)
- 41 35 575 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Left Side Panel Module Carrier
- 41 35 101 Replacing Rear Left Side Panel Stripping-Down Operations
- Front Side Doors
- Rear Side Doors
- Front Lid
- Rear Lid
- Other Flaps
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.