41 35 101 Rear Left Side Panel Replacement (Partial Replacement, Longitudinal Member Cover Before B-Pillar)

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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. 100 mm from roof edge

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

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 Joints, Cavity Acoustic Baffles And Measurements
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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Open brazed joints in areas (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Weld And Brazed Joint Areas

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