Safety Warning
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.
41 00... 0 Contents Of Body General
Before starting repair work
- Checking the body for damage (e.g. following an accident)
General notes
- Quality standard . See 4100... QUALITY STANDARD or 4100... REPLACEMENT PARTS STANDARDS
Safety regulations
- SAFETY AT WORK
- Information on VEHICLE PROTECTION
Material/new part
- USE OF MATERIALS in outer shell
Handling components
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , electronics and fibre optics
- FLOOD DAMAGE
- Passive safety. See 41 00... Handling airbags and restraint systems , 72 12... PROCEDURE AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AS RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT or 41 00... Procedure for vehicles with active pedestrian protection after an accident .
- CHASSIS, SUSPENSION AND STEERING
- Retractable hardtop
- Vehicles with hybrid/electric drive
- SEATS/SEAT BELTS
- WHEEL RIM REPAIRS
- HEADLIGHT REPAIRS
Body dimensions
Cavity sealing
- Installation of shaped parts. See 41 00... Installing cavity sealing (expanded) , 41 00... Installing cavity sealing (not expanded) or 41 00... Installing a cavity sealing with 2-component PU cavity foam .
- POSITION OF SHAPED PARTS
Vehicle identification number
Repair method
BMW/MINI/BMW i
- Replacement of screwed-on components
BMW/MINI/BMW i
- Repairs to outer skin
BMW/MINI
- Bonding and riveting
- Welding using a MAG welder
- without straightening bench
BMW i
- Repairs to life module
- Repairs to drive module
- without straightening bench
BMW/MINI
- Bonding and riveting
- Welding using a spot welding system
- with a straightening bench
BMW i
- Repairs to life module
- Repairs to drive module
- with a straightening bench
Corrosion protection
Paint
- GENERAL INFORMATION
- INFORMATION/WARNING LABELS
- Separate component and sectional paintwork
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When to See a Mechanic
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.