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41 35 101 Replacing Rear Left Side Panel

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Read contents of Body, General  . Refer to 41 0 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. Refer to 41 00... Workshop Equipment .

Following new body parts are required (refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue ETK):

Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.

Measurement a = approx. 100 mm from roof edge.

Measurement b = approx. 120 mm from centerpoint of hole dia. 20 mm

Measurement c = approx. 210 mm from edge of roof frame

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Installation information: 

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joints Areas
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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Open brazed joint in area (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Weld Joints Areas
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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Open brazed joint in area (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Weld Joints Areas
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Installation: 

Braze new part in area (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Braze Part Area
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