41 35 401 Rear Left Side Panel Replacement (Partial Replacement, Door Opening)

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Use only approved Spot-Welding Apparatus  for repairs!

Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.

Following new body parts are required:

• (1) Side panel, rear
  Fig 1: Identifying Rear Left Side Panel

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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.

Measurement a = approx. 90 mm from middle of lower lock striker screw point

Measurement b = approx. 375 mm from centrepoint of 25 mm dia. hole

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Installation information: 

• Apply window glass adhesive to Cavity Acoustic Baffles  (2).
• Weld in Reinforcing Panels  at all severance cuts.
  Fig 2: Identifying Weld Joint Areas, Cavity Acoustic Baffles And Reinforcing Panels

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