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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2021I3 RANGE EXTENDERREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISCOLLISIONSTRUCTURALCOLLISION - BODY PANEL REPAIR (I01)41 35 SIDE PANELS41 35 081 LEFT SIDE PANEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2021 BMW i3 Range Extender
41 35 081 Left Side Panel Removal And Installation
2021 BMW i3 Range ExtenderSECTION 41 35 081 Left Side Panel Removal And Installation
NOTE:
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .
Procedure OBSERVE repair stage 1!
Observe BODY GAP DIMENSIONS REP-REP-RAI0141-4106200 - V.2 .
Procedure OBSERVE repair stage 1!
Observe BODY GAP DIMENSIONS REP-REP-RAI0141-4106200 - V.2 .
Attention:
Do not damage adjoining body parts.
Preliminary work needed:
- Remove TRIM ON SIDE PANEL at front
- Remove front arch cover. Refer to 51 71 039 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (REAR SECTION) (front section and rear section)
- Release BUMPER COVER at the side in the area of the wheel arch cover
Loosen screws and remove side panel.
Tightening torque 41 35 1AZ .
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.