41 11 542 Cover For Side Member At Rear (Rear Side Panel Removed): Removal

Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Weld Joints Area

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View from below:

Open weld joint (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Weld Joint

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View from inside:

Open weld joint (1).

Remove side member cover.

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joint

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Preparation of new part: 

Detach side wall.

Open welded connections in area (1) and remove side member cover (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Side Member Cover

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