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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 14 (COLLISION - BODY PANEL REPAIR (E82))BODY PANEL REPAIR41 00... OPENING ADHESIVE BONDS
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans
41 00... Opening Adhesive Bonds
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 41 00... Opening Adhesive Bonds
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- Opening spot-weld bonds
- Set punch mark in center of weld spot. Set 8 mm dia. weld spot drill bit on punch mark and drill through top metal sheet.
Or open weld spot with Vario Drill spot-weld cutter.
NOTE: Because the weld spots may have surface-hardened, grind them if necessary with an angle grinder and paper grinding disk. - Heat connecting flange with a hot air blower.CAUTION: Extract vapors and gases.
- Release connection flange with chisel.
- Grind off residual adhesive from connecting flange.CAUTION: Wear a grinding dust mask.
- Set punch mark in center of weld spot. Set 8 mm dia. weld spot drill bit on punch mark and drill through top metal sheet.
- Opening adhesive bonds on aluminum parts
- Remove punch rivets or blind rivets . Refer to 41 00... Riveting Aluminum Parts .
- Roughly cut out damaged component. The component can be peeled with the aid of pliers. If necessary, heat bonding flange with hot air blower.
- Extract vapors and gases.
- Grind off residual adhesive from connecting flange.CAUTION: Wear a grinding dust mask.
- If engine carrier part replacement on the GRAV is carried out repeatedly, cut the damaged part at the existing cutting line. Heat bonding flanges with a hot air blower. Peel off remnants of expander elements with pliers.
CAUTION: Heat only the damaged component with a hot air blower. - Opening adhesive bonds on carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic parts
Procedure is described in detailed in the relevant repair instructions.
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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.