41 14 511 Rear Left Wheel Arch Complete Replacement (Rear Left Side Panel Removed)
Read contents of Body, General.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific Procedure.
Use only approved Spot-Welding Apparatus for repairs!
Place vehicle on straightening bench.
Following new body parts are required:
- (1) C-pillar reinforcement
- (2) Wheel arch, outer, rear
- (3) Support, wheel arch
- (4) Wheel arch, rear, inner half
- (5) Support, frame side member
- (6) Shaped part, C-pillar, outer (not shown)
- (7) Rear entrance shaped part (not shown)
Secure door opening at spot-welding flanges with support strut (1).
Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.
Measurement a = approx. 140 mm from roof edge.
Open weld joints in areas (2).
Installation:
Weld in reinforcement plate at severance cut.
Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffles (3).
Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.
Measurement a = approx. 30 mm from lock striker reinforcement.
Open weld joints in areas (2).
Installation:
Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffle (3).
Open weld joints in areas (1).
Installation:
Weld new components in areas (2) additionally.
Open weld joints in area (1).
Installation:
Weld new components in areas (2) additionally.
Open weld joints in area (1).
Installation:
Weld new components in area (2) additionally.
Preparation of new part:
Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm extra material and cut (1).
Slide new part under weld spot flange in area (3).
Plug weld in areas (2) and (3).