41 35 102 Rear Left Side Panel Replacement (Partial Replacement Before Longitudinal Member Cover)

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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) Partial section, rear side panel
  Fig 1: Identifying Rear Left Side Partial Panel

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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.

Measurement a = 100 mm from roof edge

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

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Installation information: 

• Apply window glass adhesive to Cavity Acoustic Baffles  (2).
• Weld in Reinforcement Plates  at severance cuts.

Fig 2: Identifying Weld Joint, Cavity Acoustic Baffle And Measurements

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Open brazed joint in areas (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Weld And Brazed Joint Areas

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