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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2023Z4 SDRIVE M40IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIMBODY EQUIPMENT -- REPAIR (G29)
2023 BMW Z4 sDrive M40i
Body Equipment -- Repair (G29)
2023 BMW Z4 sDrive M40iSECTION Body Equipment -- Repair (G29)
- 51 00 General Information
- 51 11 Bumper, Front
- 51 11 050 Removing and installing/replacing support for front bumper cover
- 51 11 060 Removing and installing/replacing support for front lower bumper cover
- 51 11 156 Remove and install front bumper cover
- 51 11 157 Replace bumper cover, front
- 51 11 158 Replacing the number plate baseplate for the license plate
- 51 11 180 Removing and installing/replacing ornamental grille in front bumper cover
- 51 11 181 Removing and mounting/replacing air inlet trim strip on ornamental grille for bumper cover at front
- 51 11 183 Removing and installing ornamental grille in bumper cover, front
- 51 11 300 removing/installing/replacing center trim
- 51 11 400 Removing and installing front end
- 51 12 Bumper, Rear
- 51 12 050 Removing and installing/replacing support for rear bumper panel
- 51 12 156 Removing and installing rear bumper panel
- 51 12 157 Replace rear bumper panel
- 51 12 164 Removing and installing/replacing the rear bumper trim
- 51 12 315 Removing and installing/replacing the rear diffuser
- 51 12 825 Removing and installing/replacing the bumper guide, rear, center (bumper cover disassembled)
- 51 12 831 Removing and installing/replacing the bumper guide, rear left (bumper cover disassembled)
- 51 12 832 Removing and installing/replacing the bumper guide, right rear (bumper cover disassembled)
- 51 13 Exterior Body Trim Panels
- 51 13 001 Removing and installing/replacing front radiator grille on left or right
- 51 13 045 Removing and installing/replacing side panel trim on left or right
- 51 13 061 Replacing front wheel arch trim on the side panel, left or right (if applicable)
- 51 13 063 Replacing rear quarter panel wheel arch trim, left or right (if applicable)
- 51 13 115 Removing and attaching/replacing windshield panel cover
- 51 13 116 Removing and installing windshield panel cover
- 51 13 128 Removing and installing/replacing trim on cowl panel at top (upper section)
- 51 13 129 Removing and installing/replacing trim on cowl panel at top (lower section)
- 51 13 402 Remove and install trunk lid handle
- 51 13 403 Replace trunk lid handle
- 51 14 Plates, Labels, Adhesive Films
- General information on sticking on adhesive films
- 51 14 000 Removing and installing/replacing front BMW badge
- 51 14 010 Removing and installing/replacing rear BMW emblem
- 51 14 111 Replace rear model inscription
- 51 14 111 Replacing model name plate, rear
- 51 14 400 Attach film for vehicle identification number
- 51 16 Mirrors, Consoles, Interior Trim
- 51 16 001 Removing and installing the outside rearview mirror on left or right front door
- 51 16 002 Replace exterior rearview mirror on left or right front door
- 51 16 026 Replace mirror glass for exterior vehicle mirror
- 51 16 040 Removing and installing/replacing housing on left or right vehicle exterior mirror
- 51 16 041 Removing and installing/replacing protective cap on left or right outside rearview mirror
- 51 16 045 Remove and installing or replacing retaining ring on left or right exterior vehicle mirror
- 51 16 063 Removing and installing/replacing the interior rearview mirror
- 51 16 080 Removing and installing or replacing sun visor and left or right counter support
- 51 16 145 Removing and installing decorative trim on center console
- 51 16 146 Replacing decorative trim on center console
- 51 16 150 Removing and installing front storage compartment
- 51 16 151 Replace front storage compartment
- Removing the connecting socket of the USB audio interface in the front storage compartment
- Install the connecting socket of the USB audio interface in the storage compartment
- Removing the socket for the cigarette lighter in the front storage compartment
- Replacing the socket for the cigarette lighter in the front storage compartment
- 51 16 152 Replacing the storage compartment frame, front
- 51 16 160 Removing and installing the center console trim
- 51 16 161 Replacing the center console trim
- 51 16 163 Removing and installing rear center console trim
- 51 16 165 Completely removing and installing center console
- 51 16 166 Replacing center console
- 51 16 172 Removing and installing the center armrest storage compartment
- 51 16 173 Replacing center armrest storage compartment
- 51 16 206 Removing and installing/replacing center armrest
- 51 16 341 Removing and installing/replacing lock cylinder for glove compartment
- 51 16 355 Removing and installing/replacing driver's side fold-out compartment
- 51 16 366 Remove and install the right-hand glove compartment with | housing
- 51 16 368 Replace right hand glove box and casing too
- 51 16 383 Remove and install/replace damper for glove compartment
- 51 31 Windshield, Rear Window
- General procedure for the disassembly and installation of bonded window glass
- Materials for bonding window
- Notes on window bonding repair kit
- Remove windshield with "Roll Out 2000"
- Removing windows with a "Spider"
- Removing windows with an oscillating knife
- Window glass removal with wire pull handle
- 51 31 000 Removing and installing windshield
- 51 31 011 Replace windshield
- 51 31 045 Removing and installing/replacing the outer A-pillar cover on the left or right
- 51 33 Front Power Window Component Bracket
- 51 37 Rear Quarter Panel Trim Strip
- 51 41 Front Door Trim Panel
- 51 43 Interior Side Pillar Trim Panels
- 51 43 000 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right side trim panel
- 51 43 030 Removing and installing/replacing cover on rollover protection mounting bracket, left or right front
- 51 43 031 Removing and installing/replacing cover on rollover protection mounting bracket, left or right rear
- 51 43 070 Remove and install/replace side trim panel, footwell, on A-pillar, left
- 51 43 075 Remove and install/replace side trim panel, footwell, on A-pillar, right
- 51 43 148 Removing and installing/replacing trim panel for left or right door pillar (center)
- 51 43 150 Removing and installing/replacing trim panel for left or right door pillar (bottom)
- 51 43 201 Removing and installing/replacing A-pillar trim panel, left front or right front
- 51 43 310 Removing and installing/replacing the seat belt finisher strip, left or right
- 51 45 Dashboard Trim, Instrument Panel Trim
- 51 45 030 Removing and installing instrument panel trim
- 51 45 031 Replacing instrument panel trim
- 51 45 075 Removing and installing support for dashboard
- 51 45 076 Replacing carrier for dashboard
- 51 45 115 Removing and installing/replacing the speaker trim on the dashboard trim, top
- 51 45 184 Remove and install the trim panel for pedal assembly
- 51 45 186 Replacing trim panel for pedal mechanism
- 51 45 195 Removing and installing instrument trim panel trim at bottom right
- 51 45 196 Replacing instrument panel trim at bottom right
- 51 45 320 Removing and installing decorative trim on driver's side dashboard left
- 51 45 321 Replacing decorative trim on left driver's side dashboard
- 51 45 330 Remove and install decorative trim on right dashboard
- 51 45 332 Removing and installing decorative trim on center dashboard
- 51 45 333 Replacing decorative trim on dashboard at center
- 51 46 Topping Partition Trim Panel
- 51 47 Floor/Trunk/Engine Compartment Trim Panels
- 51 47 000 Removing and installing/replacing front left door sill cover strip (inner)
- 51 47 065 Removing and installing/replacing sill trim, front left or right (Outer)
- 51 47 101 Removing and installing/replacing luggage compartment floor covering
- 51 47 140 Removing and installing/replacing panel for luggage compartment partition wall
- 51 47 143 Removing and installing/replacing partition wall trim panel (interior)
- 51 47 151 Removing and installing/replacing left trunk wheel arch trim
- 51 47 161 Removing and installing/replacing right trunk wheel arch panel
- 51 47 171 Removing and installing/replacing the flap in the trunk trim panel, right
- 51 47 219 Removing and installing/replacing the loading edge trim
- 51 47 314 Removing and installing/replacing the carpet for the vehicle interior
- 51 47 485 Replace upper trim panel for rollover protection system
- 51 47 490 Removing and installing/replacing underbody protection (front)
- 51 47 491 Removing refitting/replacing rear engine undercover
- 51 48 Engine Compartment Insulation
- 51 49 Trunk Lid Inner Trim Panel
- 51 64 Front Panel, Front End
- 51 64 020 Remove and install top rear connection
- 51 64 025 Removing and installing/replacing upper front connection
- 51 64 035 Removing and installing/replacing the upper section cross connection
- 51 64 060 Removing and refitting/replacing left or right front end strut
- 51 64 710 Replacing air flap control (after vehicle diagnosis)
- 51 71 Gaskets And Loose Body Parts
- 51 71 015 Removing and installing/replacing left or right undershield
- 51 71 017 Removing and installing/replacing left underbody protection
- 51 71 018 Removing and installing/replacing right underbody protection
- 51 71 038 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right wheel arch cover (front section)
- 51 71 039 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right wheel arch cover (rear section)
- 51 71 040 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right wheel arch cover
- 51 71 041 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right wheel arch cover
- 51 71 120 Removing and installing/replacing front cowl panel seal
- 51 71 341 Remove & install/replace strut brace
- 51 71 447 Removing and installing/replacing left or right door sill trim panel
- 51 72 Edge Protection For Doors
- 51 75 UNDERSHIELD
- 51 76 Seals
- 51 76 030 Removing and installing/replacing the rear hood seal
- 51 76 031 Removing and installing/replacing the hood seal at the front
- 51 76 035 Removing and installing/replacing the mount of the hood seal on the left or right
- 51 76 046 Replacing tailgate seal
- 51 76 120 Replace left A-pillar gap seal
- 51 76 121 Replace right A-pillar gap seal
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.