41 11 915 Replacing Inner Left Or Right Frame Side Member Cover Partial Replacement
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific PROCEDURE .
Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.
Following new body parts are required:
- (1) Frame side member
Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified dimensions and cut.
Measurement a = approx. 160 mm behind A-pillar
Measurement b = approx. 130 mm before side panel at rear
Open welded connections in areas (1).
Open bonded connections in areas (2).
Installation note:
Replace adhesive in areas (2) with MAG weld seams from underside of vehicle.
Length of weld seams 20 mm with 15 mm distance.
Mark new part in accordance with severance cuts on vehicle and cut.
Maintain a distance of 3 mm at severance cuts.
Adjust new part to fit and weld severance cuts.
Installation note:
Grind weld seam (1) in area of reinforcement plate (2).
Make 40 mm wide reinforcement plate (2) and adjust to fit.
Weld reinforcement plate (2) with 20 mm long MAG weld seams at distance of 15 mm on both sides.
Installation note:
Grind weld seam (1) in area of REINFORCEMENT PLATE (2).
Make 40 mm wide reinforcement plate (2) and adjust to fit.
Weld reinforcement plate (2) with 20 mm long MAG weld seams at distance of 15 mm on both sides.
Perform welding in area (3) on both sides and grind.
Installation note:
New part:
Mark severance cut (1) as pictured and cut.
Cut reinforcement plate (2) centrally according to length.
Open welded connections in areas (3).
Remove reinforcement plates.
Installation note:
Weld reinforcement plates (1) with 20 mm long MAG weld seams at distance of 15 mm on both sides.
Spot-weld in areas (2).