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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1967 (COLLISION - BODY PANEL REPAIR (E70))
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans
Section 1967 (Collision - Body Panel Repair (E70))
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION Section 1967 (Collision - Body Panel Repair (E70))
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- Body Panel Repair
- 41 0 0 Contents Of Body Repair General Information
- 41... 0 Notes On The Repair Technique Used
- 41 00... Blind Rivets
- 41 00... Bonding Aluminum On Steel
- 41 00... Bonding On Painted Surfaces
- 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
- 99 00... General Instructions On Paintwork
- 51 14... General Notes For Labelling With Adhesive Films
- 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 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... Information/Warning Labels
- 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 Sealing With 2-Component PU Cavity Foam
- 41 00... Materials Science
- 41 00... Notes On Adhesive K1
- 41 00... Notes On Adhesive K2
- 41 00... Notes On Adhesive K3
- 41 00... Notes On Adhesive K4
- 41 00... Notes On Adhesive K5
- 41 00... Notes On Cleaning Agent R1
- 61 00... Notes On Handling The High Pressure Cleaner
- 41 00... Notes On Repairing Threads
- 41 00... Notes On The Water Drain Hose Of The Slide/Tilt Sunroof
- 99 00... Notes On Using Temperature-Controlled Infra-Red Radiators
- 41 00... Opening Adhesive Bonds
- 41 00... Opening Brazed Joints
- 41 00... Opening Riveted Joints
- 41 00... Opening Welded Connections
- 41 00... Overview Of Adhesive Cartridge Guns
- 41 00... Overview Of Consumables
- 41 00... Overview Of Spring Support Repair Elements
- 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 0 Stage 1 Repair Techniques
- 41 0 Stage 2 Repair Techniques
- 41 0 Stage 3 Repair Techniques
- 41 00... Repairing Plastic 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... Soldering Steel Components
- 41 00... Spot-Weld Bonding Steel Components
- 41 00... Stamping Vehicle Identification Number
- 41 00... Straightening Aluminum Component On The Outer Skin
- 41 00... Straightening Aluminum Components
- 41 00... Straightening Aluminum Components In Structure
- 41 00... Straightening Steel Components In The Structure
- 41 00... Straightening Steel Components On The Outer Skin
- 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 Parts
- 41 00... Welding In Reinforcement Plate (Sheet Steel)
- 41 00... Welding Steel Components
- 41 00... Working With 2-Component PU Cavity Foam
- 41 00... Workshop Equipment
- Support Members
- 41... 0 Notes On The Repair Technique Used In The Main Group 41
- 41 11 150 Cover For Frame Side Member (Part Replacement Between A And B Pillar)
- 41 11 516 Replace Left Carrier Support (Partial Replacement, Front Side Panel Removed)
- 41 11 301 Replacing Cover For Longitudinal Member With Left Door Pillar (Partial Replacement B-Pillar)
- 41 11 015 Replacing Left Engine Carrier With Wheel Arch
- 41 11 028 Replacing Left Engine Support (Partial Replacement Before Front Axle)
- Luggage Compartment Floor
- 41... 0 Notes On The Repair Technique Used In The Main Group 41
- 41 12 535 Replace Luggage Compartment Floor And Both Side Members (Tail Panel Trim Removed)
- 41 12 651 Replacing Left Luggage Compartment Floor (Tail Panel Or Side Wall Removed)
- 41 12 560 Replacing Luggage Compartment Floor (Tail Panel Has Been Removed)
- 41 12 535 Replacing Complete Luggage Compartment Floor Stripping Operations (Tail Panel Removed)
- 41 12 651 Replacing Left Luggage Compartment Floor Stripping Operations (Tail Panel Or Side Panel Removed)
- 41 12 557 Replacing Luggage Compartment Floor, Middle Stripping Operations (Tail Panel Removed)
- Wheel Wells
- 41... 0 Notes On The Repair Technique Used In The Main Group 41
- 41 00... Carrying Over Hole Pattern
- 41 00... Overview Of Spring Support Repair Elements
- 41 14 502 Replacing Complete Rear Left Wheel Arch (Rear Left Side Panel Removed)
- 41 11 015 Replacing Left Engine Carrier With Wheel Arch
- 41 14 021 Replacing Front Left Wheel Arch
- 41 14 502 Replacing Rear Left Outer Wheel Arch Section (Rear Left Side Panel Removed)
- 41 00... Stamping Vehicle Identification Number
- 41 00... Wheel Wells Vehicle Identification Number General Notes
- Side Frame And Door Pillars
- 41... 0 Notes On The Repair Technique Used In The Main Group 41
- 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 21 510 Replacing Front Left Door Pillar (Front Side Panel Removed)
- Roof Frame
- Outer Roof Skin
- 41... 0 Notes On The Repair Technique Used In The Main Group 41
- 41 31 000 Replacing Outer Roof Skin (Normal Roof)
- 41 31 010 Replacing Outer Roof Skin (Version With Panorama Glass Roof)
- 41 31 010 Replacing Outer Roof Skin Stripping Operations (Version With Slide/Tilt Sunroof)
- 41 31 010 Replacing Outer Roof Skin Stripping Operations (Version Without Slide/Tilt Sunroof)
- Dash Cowl
- Front Trim Panel
- Rear Trim Panel
- 41... 0 Notes On The Repair Technique Used In The Main Group 41
- 41 34 060 Replacing Outer And Inner Tail Panel Sections
- 41 34 038 Replacing Outer Tail Panel Section
- 41 34 060 Replacing Outer And Inner Tail Panel Sections Stripping Operations
- 41 34 038 Replacing Outer Tail Panel Section Stripping-Down Operations
- Side Panels
- 41... 0 Notes On The Repair Technique Used In The Main Group 41
- 41 00... Reinforcement Plate With Stud Bolt (Bonded)
- 41 35... Removing And Installing Left Front Side Wall (Up To 03/2010)
- 41 35... Removing And Installing Left Front Side Wall (As Of 03/2010)
- 41 35 575 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Left Side Panel Module Carrier
- 41 35 050 Replacing Front Left Side Panel
- 41 35 101 Replacing Rear Left Side Panel
- 41 35 101 Replacing Rear Left Side Panel Stripping 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.