41 14 511 Replacing Complete Rear Left Wheel Arch (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 .

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

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

Fig 1: Wheel Arch, Outer, Rear, Half 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: Cavity Acoustic Baffle And Weld Joint On Area

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 4: Weld Joints On Area

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Open MIG soldered joint in area (2).

Installation:

MAG weld in area (2).

Adjust new parts to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.

Fig 5: Weld Joints And MAG Soldered Joint On Area

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