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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2056 (COLLISION - BODY PANEL REPAIR (F01, F02))BODY REPAIR GENERAL INFORMATION41 00... REINFORCEMENT PLATE WITH STUD BOLT (BONDED)NOTES
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans

41 00... Reinforcement Plate With Stud Bolt (Bonded): Notes

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION Notes
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In the case of a partial replacement piece, a body component is cut at a point described in the repair instructions.

A reinforcement plate is bonded in to ensure sufficient strength.

Reinforcement plates are available as new parts and must also be used (refer to ELECTRONIC PARTS CATALOGUE ).

NOTE: The following graphics serve as general illustrations of reinforcement plate repair work. They are applicable to sectional repairs in the outer skin area.

Overview of reinforcement plates: 

  1. Reinforcement plate, sill
  2. Reinforcement plate, C-pillar
  3. Reinforcement plate, universal
  4. Reinforcement plate, C- or D-pillar
  5. Lock nuts (not shown in illustration)
    • Plastic nut dia. 18 mm, BMW Part number 07 14 1 943 122
    • Expansion nut dia. 22 mm, BMW Part number 07 14 7 169 847
      Fig 1: Identifying Reinforcement Plate Sill, C-Pillar, Universal And C/D-Pillar
      G08507755Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Mark component in accordance with dimension a and cut.

Fig 2: Identifying Reinforcement Plate Cutting Mark Position
G08507756Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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