4114502 Replacing Rear Left Outer Wheel Arch Section (Rear Left Side Panel Removed): Notes

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific PROCEDURE .

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

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS  for repairs

Following new body parts are required:

• Wheel arch, outer, rear
• C-pillar reinforcement
• Shaped part, C-pillar, outer (not shown)
• Rear entrance shaped part (not shown)
  Fig 1: Identifying Rear Outer Wheel Arch And C-Pillar Reinforcement

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  Fig 2: Identifying Severance Cut With Welding And Adhesive Applying Areas On Rear Left Outer Wheel Arch Section

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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  . See 4100... INSTALLING A CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (EXPANDED) 4100... INSTALLING A CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (NOT EXPANDED) .

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 .