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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2023230IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)COLLISIONGENERAL COLLISION INFORMATIONCOLLISION - BODY PANEL REPAIR (G42)
2023 BMW 230i
Collision - Body Panel Repair (G42)
2023 BMW 230iSECTION Collision - Body Panel Repair (G42)
- 41 00 Body Panel Repair
- Arrangement Of Shaped Parts For Cavity Bulkhead Rep-Alg-RAE3641COUZ3-Hint01 - V.2
- Blind Rivet Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105511 - V.3
- BMW/Mini Bonding Instructions Rep-Alg-Rag1141-4105402 - V.12
- Corrosion Protection Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105600 - V.4
- EMC Screws Rep-Alg-Rag1141-4104101 - V.2
- Filler S1 Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105900 - V.1
- General Information On Gluing/Bonding (Carbon-Fibre-Reinforced Roof) Rep-Alg-RAE9241COU-4105400_CFK - V.2
- Grinding Aluminum Components Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105201 - V.1
- Grinding Steel Parts Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105202 - V.1
- Handling Electrical System And Electronics Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4104100 - V.3
- Handling Airbags And Restraint Systems Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4104200 - V.2
- Information On Hazards Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4102200 - V.4
- Information On Metal Filler Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105429 - V.11
- Information On Vehicle Protection Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4102300 - V.2
- Installation Solution For Straight Shank/Hexagon Rivet Nut Rep-Rep-RAGRP41-4105503 - V.3
- Installing A Cavity Sealing With 2-Component PU Cavity Foam Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4107103 - V.6
- Installing A Cavity Sealing With 2-Component PU Cavity Foam Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4107104 - V.1
- Installing Cavity Sealing (Expanded) Rep-Rep-RAGRP41-4107101 - V.2
- Installing Cavity Sealing (Not Expanded) Rep-Rep-RAGRP41-4107102 - V.4
- Labels Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4109200 - V.5
- Materials Science Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4103100 - V.3
- Notes On Adhesive K1 Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105423 - V.6
- Notes On Adhesive K2 Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105421 - V.7
- Notes On Adhesive K4 Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105424 - V.1
- Notes On Adhesive K6 Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105426 - V.1
- Notes On Adhesive K3 Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105422 - V.1
- Notes On Adhesive K5 Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105425 - V.6
- Notes On Cleaning Agent R1 Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105420 - V.2
- Notes On The Water Drain Hose Of The Sliding/Tilting Sunroof Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4103290 - V.6
- Opening Bonded Connections Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105702 - V.3
- Opening Brazed Connections Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105305 - V.2
- Open Rivet Connectors Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105306 - V.4
- Opening Welded Connections Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105303 - V.2
- Overview Of Consumables Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4103211 - V.30
- Overview Of Glue Cartridge Guns Rep-Rep-RAGRP41-4103212 - V.10
- Processing Of 2K-PU-Cavity Foam Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4100X01 - V.2
- Punch Rivets Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105512 - V.1
- Quality Standard Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4101100_Us - V.1
- Reinforcement Plate With Stud Bolt (Bonded Or Welded) Rep-Rep-RAGRP41-4105807 - V.13
- Repairing Plastic Components Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105104 - V.4
- Repair Solution For Straight Shank/Hexagon Rivet Nut Rep-Rep-RAGRP41-4105504 - V.4
- Repair Techniques, Repair Stage 1 Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-410000A_REPSTUFE_1 - V.5
- Repair Techniques, Repair Stage 3 Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-410000A_REPSTUFE_3 - V.5
- Repair Techniques, Repair Stage 2 Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-410000A_REPSTUFE_2 - V.9
- Replacing Blind Rivets Rep-Rep-RAGRP41-4105_BLINDNIETE - V.4
- Safety At Work Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4102100 - V.6
- Safety Instructions For Handling Magnets Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4102101 - V.1
- Separating Cut Determination With A Template Rep-Rep-RAGRP41-4105601 - V.25
- Setting Blind Rivet Nuts And Bolts Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105509 - V.1
- Soldering Steel Components Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105322 - V.5
- Spare Parts Standards Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4101100-Us - V.1
- Spot-Weld Bonding Steel Components Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105701 - V.4
- Spray Gun For Cavity Sealant Rep-UEB-RAGRP41-4105610 - V.4
- Straightening Steel Components In The Structure Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105102_STRUKTUR - V.2
- Straightening Aluminum Component On The Outer Skin Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105101_AUSSENHAUT - V.7
- Straightening Steel Components On The Outer Skin Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105102_AUSSENHAUT - V.7
- Straightening Aluminum Components In Structure Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105101_STRUKTUR - V.4
- Welding Steel Components Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4105321 - V.3
- Welding In Reinforcement Plate (Sheet Steel) Rep-Rep-RAGRP41-4105801 - V.5
- Workshop Equipment (BMW And Mini Vehicles) Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4101300 - V.12
- 41 00 513 Fix Bolt On New Part Rep-Rep-RAGRP41-4105_BOLZEN - V.4
- 41 11 Support
- 41 12 Floor Panels
- 41 12 190 Replacing Left Trunk Base
- 41 12 191 Replacing The Right Luggage Compartment Floor
- 41 12 557 Replacing Center Luggage Compartment Floor (Tail Panel Removed)
- 41 12 653 Replacing Left Trunk Base (Rear Side Panel And Tail Panel Removed)
- 41 12 654 Replacing The Right Luggage Compartment Floor (Rear Quarter Panel And Tail Panel Removed)
- 41 12 660 Replacing Rear Luggage Compartment Floor (Tail Panel Removed)
- 41 12 700 Replacing The Left Luggage Compartment Floor And Side Member (Rear Side Panel And Tail Panel Detached)
- 41 14 Wheel Wells
- 41 21 Side Frames And Pillars
- 41 31 Roof
- 41 33 Steering Column Shroud
- 41 34 Tail Cowling
- 41 35 Side Panels
- 41 35 050 Replace Left Side Panel
- 41 35 055 Replacing Right Side Panel
- 41 35 101 Replacing Rear Left Side Panel
- 41 35 600 Replace One Holder For Front Side Panel (Side Panel Detached)
- 41 35 610 Replacing Three Holders For Front Side Panel (Side Panel Detached)
- Notes On Replacing The Door Rep-Rep-RAF0141-415XX10 - V.2
- 41 51 Front Doors
- 41 61 Bonnet
- 41 61 000 Removing And Installing Engine Compartment Lid
- 41 61 001 Replace Hood
- 41 61 002 Replace Hood (Active Pedestrian Protection)
- 41 61 010 Removing And Installing Engine Compartment Lid (Active Pedestrian Protection)
- 41 61 014 Adjusting Hood
- 41 61 060 Removing And Installing/Replacing The Left Hood Hinge
- 41 61 062 Removing And Installing/Replacing The Right Hood Hinge
- 41 61 071 Removing And Installing/Replacing The Left Hood Hinge (Active Pedestrian Protection)
- 41 61 072 Removing And Installing/Replacing The Right Hood Hinge (Active Pedestrian Protection)
- 41 61 603 Adjusting Left Hood Hinge
- 41 61 605 Adjusting Right Hood Hinge
- 41 62 Tailgate
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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.