Body - Structural Repair Requirements
SI B41 01 04Body
April 2005
Aftersales
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B41 01 04 dated January 2004.
SUBJECT
Structural Repair Requirements
MODEL
All except E52-Z8 and Alpina
SITUATION
All BMW models use advanced materials and fastening technologies. Materials such as High Strength Steels and Weld Bonding attachment methods require the use of unique repair procedures, processes, and tools.
PROCEDURE
BMW models have specific repair procedures, and tight tolerances. BMW requires the use of an approved bench repair and measuring system when repairing any type of damage to the structure of a BMW vehicle.
BMW defines the structure of a vehicle as all the components that comprise the body shell that are weld-bonded, rivet-bonded or welded on.
Currently the only approved bench repair systems are:
^ CarBench
^ Manta, Piranha, Muraena, or Octopus benches along with approved anchoring systems.
^ Celette
^ Dedicated bench system, or the NAJA electronic measuring system with universal fixture.
^ Car-O-Liner
^ Bench system used with the Car-O-Flex universal fixture system, B66 or B76-B77 side support, in conjunction with the Car-O-Liner electronic measuring system.
Car Bench, Celette and Car-O-Liner work closely with BMW in designing and building fixtures and specifications, which not only provide for accurate component location, but also provide safe and proper anchoring of the vehicle.
This equipment can be purchased through the BMW Equipment Program, which offers special pricing and payment/financing options.
For more information on the Equipment Purchase Program call: 1-888-222-7997
