41 14 502 Replacing Rear Left Outer Wheel Arch Section (Rear Left Side Panel Removed)
Spot-weld bonding is used on the E60. Observe specific procedure.
Following new body parts are required :
- Wheel arch, outer, rear
- C-pillar, inner
Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.
Water drainage hose (2) of sunroof is located behind severance cut (1).
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).
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.
Open weld joints in area (1).
Remove front C-pillar reinforcement (2).
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.
Cut wheel arch along line (1).
Preparation of new part:
Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm extra material and cut (1).
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.