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

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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

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.

Measurement a = approx. 140 mm from roof edge.

Open weld joints in areas (2).

Installation:

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATE at severance cut.

Fig 3: Identifying Severance Cut With Welding And Adhesive Applying Areas

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.

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).

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).

Fig 4: Identifying Welding Areas

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