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

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Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure  . See 41 00... SPOT-WELD BONDING STEEL COMPONENTS  or 41 00... OPENING BONDED CONNECTIONS .

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.

Following new body parts are required (see CONSUMABLES ):

• (1) Inner side frame

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Removal of rear outer wheel arch section 

Open welded connections in areas (1).

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Open welded connections in area (1).

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Disconnect the wheel arch (1) along the line (2) in the radius.

Undo and remove the outer wheel arch section from the cavity sealing.

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New part preparation 

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Installation note: 

C-pillar reinforcement (2) is reused during fitting.

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Mark and disconnect severance cut on the new part according to the severance cut on the vehicle + 20 mm added material (1).

Adjust new part in combination with the side wall.

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Installation outer wheel arch section 

Apply sealant to cavity sealing  . See 41 00... INSTALLING CAVITY SEALING (EXPANDED)  or 41 00... INSTALLING CAVITY SEALING (NOT EXPANDED) .

Install and weld new parts.