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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2023M3 BASE, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)COLLISIONPLASTIC PARTSCOLLISION - BODY PANEL REPAIR (G80)BODY PANEL REPAIR41 14 WHEEL WELLS41 14 502 REPLACING REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCH SECTION WITH LEFT REINFORCEMENT (SIDE PANEL DETACHED) (M3 BASE, M3 COMPETITION, M3 COMPETITION M XDRIVE, M3 CS)NOTES
2023 BMW M3 Base, Standard Trans
41 14 502 Replacing Rear Outer Wheel Arch Section With Left Reinforcement (Side Panel Detached) (M3 Base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS): Notes
2023 BMW M3 Base, Standard TransSECTION Notes
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- Observe the procedure for repair stage 3
For additional information see: REPAIR TECHNIQUES, REPAIR STAGE 3 .
- For information about stripping and rebuilding operations, refer to the surrounding text in the AIR. See the FRU number
Preliminary work
Follow-up work
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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.