41 14 502 Replacing Rear Left Outer Wheel Arch Section (Rear Left Side Panel Removed)

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 .

Following new body parts are required (refer to EPC):

Fig 1: Wheel Arch, Outer, Rear And Reinforcement, C-Pillar, Inner

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Fig 2: Weld Joint Dimension

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Mark severance cut in accordance with measurement a and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.

Measurement a = approx. 280 mm from roof edge.

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Installation:

Insert see REINFORCEMENT PLATE at severance cut.

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Installation:

Fig 3: Weld Joints And Cavity Acoustic Baffle On Areas

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Cut wheel arch along line (1).

Installation:

Adjust new part in conjunction with side panel to fit.

Attach new component from outside and plug weld.

Fig 4: Wheel Arch

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