41 35 401 Replacing Rear Left Side Panel (Partial Replacement, Door Opening)

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

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS  for repairs!

Following new body parts are required :

• Side panel, rear
• Attachment, entrance, outer
• Shaped part, entrance, rear (not shown)
  Fig 1: Body Parts Components

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Mark severance cut (1) at outer entrance attachment (2) in accordance with measurement a and cut.

Measurement a = approx. 60 mm behind hole dia. 15 mm.

Open weld joints on outer entrance attachment (2) and remove component.

Installation: 

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATE  at severance cut (1).

Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.

Distance a = approx. 150 mm behind bore dia. 6 mm.

Measurement b = approx. 120 mm from middle of lower lock striker screw point.

Open weld joints in areas (1) and (3).

Installation information: 

• Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATES  at severance cuts.
• Bond and rivet new part in area (3).

  Use Hemlock 813 blind rivet .

  Double number of rivets with respect to welding spots in area (3).

  Installation information: 

  Apply adhesive in areas (1).

  Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffle (2).

  Fig 4: Adhesive And Window Glass Adhesive Applying Area

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