41 35 101 Replacing Rear Left Side Panel

Read contents of Body, General  . Refer to 41 0 Contents Of Body, General .

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

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

Use only approved spot-welding apparatus  for repairs. Refer to 41 00... Workshop Equipment .

Following new body parts are required (refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue ETK):

• (1) Side panel, rear
  Fig 1: Identifying Side Panel, Rear

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  Fig 2: Marking Severance Cuts In Accordance With Specified Measurements

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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.

Measurement a = approx. 100 mm from roof edge.

Measurement b = approx. 120 mm from centerpoint of hole dia. 20 mm

Measurement c = approx. 210 mm from edge of roof frame

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Installation information: 

• Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffles  (2). Refer to 41 00... Installing A Cavity Acoustic Baffle (Expanded) .
• Weld in reinforcing panels  at all severance cuts. Refer to 41 00... Welding In Reinforcement Plate (Steel Plate) .

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joints Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Open brazed joint in area (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Weld Joints Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Open brazed joint in area (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Weld Joints Areas

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Installation: 

Braze new part in area (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Braze Part Area

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