41 14 021 Replacing Front Left Wheel Arch

Read contents of Body, General  . See 41 0 CONTENTS OF BODY, GENERAL .

The steel-aluminum mixed construction is used on the 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.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required:

• (1) Wheel arch, front
• (2) Reinforcement, support carrier
  Fig 1: Identifying Reinforcement, Support Carrie

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Weld Parts Area

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Parts Area

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area

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Mark severance cut in accordance with measurement a and cut support carrier.

Measurement a=50 mm before 20 mm dia. bore

Open weld joints in area (1).

Installation: 

Weld in reinforcement plate  at severance cut. See 41 00... WELDING IN REINFORCEMENT PLATE (STEEL PLATE) .

Fig 5: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Open Weld Joints Area

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Drill out riveted joints in areas (1) and (2).

Open adhesive joints in areas (1) to (3).

Installation: 

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

Use 19 rivets (size 815) in area (1).

Use 4 rivets (size 815) in area (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Open Adhesive Joints Areas

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Installation: 

For accessibility reasons, move rivet (1) 15 mm forwards (2).

Fig 8: Identifying Rivet

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