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

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL  and observe relevant procedures.

Spot-weld bonding is used on the E60.

Following new body parts are required:

1. Wheel arch, outer, rear
2. C-pillar, inner
   Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Arch And C-Pillar

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

Measurement a = approx. 30 mm from side panel cut.

Remove cavity bulkhead (3).

Open weld joints in areas (4).

Installation information: 

• Apply window glass adhesive to CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE  (3).
Fig 2: Identifying Severance Cut, Cavity Bulkhead And Water Drainage Hose
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Installation: 

Make a metal angle bracket (1) to protect water drain hose against welding heat. Length a = 30 mm. Fit metal angle (1) on hose and secure centrally under cutting edge through welding spots.

Fig 3: Identifying Metal Angle Bracket

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Remove front C-pillar reinforcement (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Front C-Pillar Reinforcement

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

Measurement a = approx. 200 mm from roof edge.

Open weld joints in areas (2).

Installation: 

Mark severance cut (1) on new part in accordance with vehicle and cut.

Insert REINFORCEMENT PLATE  at severance cut.

Fig 5: Identifying Weld Joints Opening Area

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Cut wheel arch along line (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Wheel Arch Cutting Line

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Preparation of new part: 

Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm extra material and cut (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Severance Cut

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Cut wheel arch along line (1).

Cut outer metal sheet only.

Open weld joints in areas (2).

Installation: 

Adjust new part in conjunction with side panel to fit.

Fig 8: Identifying Weld Joints Opening Area

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