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

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Spot-weld bonding is used on this 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, see WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT !

Following new body parts are required:

• (1) Reinforcement, C-pillar, bottom
• (2) Wheel arch, outer, rear
• (3) Reinforcement, D-pillar, inner
• (4) Shaped parts, wheel arch (not pictured)

Fig 1: Identifying Reinforcement, Wheel Arch, Rear Reinforcement And Shaped Parts

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Remove CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE  (1).

Open weld joints in area (2).

Remove reinforcement on C pillar.

Fig 2: Identifying Cavity Acoustic Baffle And Weld Joints Area

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joints Area

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

Measurement a = approx. 150 mm from lower edge of D-pillar reinforcement.

Open weld joints in area (2).

Remove D-pillar reinforcement section.

Installation: 

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATE  at severance cut.

Fig 4: Identifying Severance Cut Area And Weld Joints Area

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

Measurement a = 20 mm

Open weld joints in area (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Weld Joints Area And Severance Cut

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Remove CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE  (1).

Mark severance cut (2) in accordance with measurement and cut.

Measurement a = 20 mm distance from radius.

Open weld joints in area (3).

Remove section for outer wheel arch section.

Fig 6: Identifying Cavity Acoustic Baffle, Severance Cut Area, And Weld Joints Area

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Preparation of new part: 

Mark new part in radius (1) and cut.

Installation: 

• Fit new part from below and adjust to fit in conjunction with side panel.

Fig 7: Identifying Cutting Area On New Part

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