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Sectioning And Partial Part Replacement: 2018 BMW i3
I-CAR · January 25, 2019 · BMW
Summary
This article outlines the sectioning and partial part replacement guidelines for the 2018 BMW i3, highlighting that while the front lower rail, outer/inner uniside, reinforcements, and rear body panel have sectioning procedures, the front upper rail, rear rail, and trunk floor do not.
What to do on the job
Verify specific sectioning locations for the front lower rail and uniside components in the official BMW Body Repair Manual, and do not attempt to section the front upper rail, rear rail, or trunk floor.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the necessity of complete component replacement for the front upper rail, rear rail, and trunk floor on a 2018 BMW i3, as BMW explicitly prohibits sectioning or partial replacement at factory seams for these specific structural areas.
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