41 35 101 Replacing Rear Left Side Panel

Read contents of, see BODY, GENERAL .

Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure. See 4100... SPOT-WELD BONDING STEEL PARTS  or 4100... OPENING ADHESIVE BONDS .

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

Use only, see APPROVED SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS  for repairs.

Following new body parts are required:

• (1) Side panel, rear

Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.

Measurement a = approx. 150 mm from roof edge

Measurement b = approx. 450 mm after bore dia. 20 mm

Measurement b = approx. 230 mm

Open weld joints in areas (1) and (4).

Open adhesive bonds in areas (3).

Installation information:

• Apply window glass adhesive to CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLES  (2).
• Apply, see ADHESIVE  in areas (3).
• Weld in, see REINFORCEMENT PLATES  at severance cuts.
• see BOND  and rivet new part in area (4).

Use Hemlock 813 blind rivet - Aluminum and steel/bonding and welding).

Double number of rivets with respect to welding spots in area (4).

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Open brazed joints in areas (2).