41 35 102 Replacing Rear Left Side Panel (Partial Replacement Behind Wheel Arch)

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

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

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

Following new body parts are required:

(1) Side panel, rear

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Open brazed joint in area (2).

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement a and cut.

Measurement a = 220 mm from corner of side panel

Open weld joints in area (1).

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Cut only outer plate in area (1) of severance cut.

Open weld joint in area (1).

Remove side panel section.

Installation:

Weld in reinforcement plate at severance cut. Refer to 41 00... Welding In Reinforcement Plate (Steel Plate) .

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Installation:

Braze new part in area (1).

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Installation:

Procedure deviating from standard:

Make 15 mm wide reinforcement plate (1).

Adjust new part (2) to fit in conjunction with all relevant attachment parts.

Bring reinforcement plate from inside into contact with side panel.

Set tacking points in area of severance cut (3) from outer side. In so doing, exert pressure from inner side on reinforcement plate to enlarge gap at severance cut (3) by approx. 0.5 mm. This reduces warpage in the welding area.

Weld severance cut completely.

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